Título: And Then There's Margaret
Autor: Carolyn Clarke
Sinopse: For fans of Maria Semple’s Where’d You Go Bernadette or Camille Pagan’s I’m Fine and Neither Are You, comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET about marriage, midlife and a controlling, manipulative and self-absorbed mother-in-law thrown into the mix. MULTI-AWARD-WINNING debut novel, AND THEN THERE'S MARGARET, takes readers on a relatable and hilarious ride, as Allie realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go….and let be.
"Perfect for women’s fiction books club wanting to explore complex and turbulent family relationships. It’s a playful coming of (middle-age) novel.” –IndieReader
When Allison Montgomery's beloved father-in-law and long-time confidant passes away, her mother-in-law, Margaret, 'temporarily' moves in. From rearranging the furniture and taking over the kitchen, to undermining and embarrassing Allie at every turn, including funding her daughter's escape, throwing a hissy fit at the mall, and publicly equating Allie's glass of Chardonnay to full blown alcoholism, Margaret turns Allie's life upside down causing her to bounce between a sincere desire to support her grieving mother-in-law and an intense urge to simply push her out of the nearest window.
Feeling annoyed, trapped and even a little childish, Allie struggles to avoid a complete meltdown with help from her fearless and audacious best friend, a plan for reinventing herself and enjoying a second act, and, yes, a few glasses of Chardonnay. Along the way, Allie discovers the reasons behind Margaret's attitude toward her all these years. Does it help? Maybe... 2022 Chick Lit Cafe - CLC Book Excellence Award Winner - Women's Fiction/Humor 2022 Indie Book Awards Finalist - Chick Lit (Fiction) 2022 Maxy Awards Winner - Literary & Humor 2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards - Finalist - Best Adult Book 2022 Readers' Favorite - Finalist - Humor/Comedy
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “And Then There’s Margaret”, de Carolyn Clarke, publicado pela editora Black Rose Writing, em 2022 e com 257 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Black Rose Writing
Páginas: 257
Ano: 2022-07-20
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1684339936
ISBN13: 9781684339938
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Black Rose Writing conduzem o leitor por narrativas intensas, frequentemente marcadas por conflitos humanos profundos e cenários que vão do urbano sombrio à natureza selvagem. O catálogo traz histórias que exploram temas como sobrevivência em ambientes hostis, crises familiares e dilemas morais, alternando entre tons dramáticos e momentos de humor sutil. Algumas obras apresentam tramas de ritmo acelerado e suspense, enquanto outras optam por um desenvolvimento mais introspectivo e emocional, revelando personagens complexos em jornadas de autodescoberta. Essa variedade sugere um interesse editorial tanto por narrativas de ação quanto por histórias que valorizam o retrato psicológico e social.
