Clair de Lune: A NovelWith its atmospheric story of small-town dreams and romance, Clair de Lune weaves an irresistible spell of longing, hope, love, and nostalgia. A newly discovered novel by Jetta Carleton, Clair de Lune will delight the legions of readers who have treasured her first—and, until now, only—published novel, The Moonflower Vine. A book of unsurpassable literary fiction, Clair de Lune is sure to strike a chord with readers of Nancy Turner’s These Is My Words, Alice McDermott’s After This, and Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife. |
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... nights when the moon was high, the expansive, hospitable park lay silent. If facts are required, the great houses would be scattered and fewer, not all together on one grand avenue. The park on the west would not be so spacious, the ...
... nights when the moon was high, the expansive, hospitable park lay silent. If facts are required, the great houses would be scattered and fewer, not all together on one grand avenue. The park on the west would not be so spacious, the ...
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... night by an educational incident that took place between a fraternity house and a hedge ) . She was a lively , friendly sort - small , eager , and grateful as all get - out that they had given her a job . She had not won it without ...
... night by an educational incident that took place between a fraternity house and a hedge ) . She was a lively , friendly sort - small , eager , and grateful as all get - out that they had given her a job . She had not won it without ...
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... night . And it's so much nicer when you're here with me . I'm always sorry when you have to leave . I do miss your ... nights and you would teach us the constellations ? " " Do you remember that ? " her mother said , pleased . " I didn't ...
... night . And it's so much nicer when you're here with me . I'm always sorry when you have to leave . I do miss your ... nights and you would teach us the constellations ? " " Do you remember that ? " her mother said , pleased . " I didn't ...
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... night was filled with their anxious summoning . It seemed urgent , as if they sensed the coming on of the cold and must hurry . From her mother's garden the scent of tomato vines , released by the evening damp , drifted across the yard ...
... night was filled with their anxious summoning . It seemed urgent , as if they sensed the coming on of the cold and must hurry . From her mother's garden the scent of tomato vines , released by the evening damp , drifted across the yard ...
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... night . I just couldn't read any longer , it was so terrible . Those poor souls . " " That man can write , can't he ? ” " He makes it so real . And it was real , that's the worst part . All those families forced out of their homes and ...
... night . I just couldn't read any longer , it was so terrible . Those poor souls . " " That man can write , can't he ? ” " He makes it so real . And it was real , that's the worst part . All those families forced out of their homes and ...
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