In Violet's Wake by Robin Devereaux-Nelson (English) Paperback Book

Description: In Violet's Wake by Robin Devereaux-Nelson When Marshall VanDahmms wife, Violet, married four times previously, informs him that shes divorcing him, he promptly falls apart. She refuses to offer a reason for the divorce, and Marshall is utterly confused. Out of anger and desperation, he decides to seek out one of Violets exes, Costa Pavlos, with whom hes convinced shes been having an a FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Marshall VanDahmms wife, Violet, married four times previously, informs him that shes divorcing him, he promptly falls apart. She refuses to offer a reason for the divorce, and Marshall is utterly confused. Out of anger and desperation, he decides to seek out one of Violets exes, Costa Pavlos, with whom hes convinced shes been having an affair. Despite a rocky introduction, Marshall and Costa form a tentative friendship, and together they seek out Violets other exes.It seems Marshall isnt the only one Violet left on ambiguous terms. Now Marshall and Costa, with Owen, Brian and Tim have formed a renegade "support group" to work through the emotional, mental, and financial damage shes left in her wake.Enter Jake- Violets high school sweetheart and the one who got away. The men are befuddled by Violets pining over Jake—what does he have that they dont? And then, inexplicably altruistically, can they track him down in time to save him from Violet? The group sets out on a road trip to find Jake before Violet can, and on the way forge new friendships, new loyalties, and find new sides ofthemselves. Author Biography Robin Devereaux-Nelson grew up in rural Michigan and has been a writer all her life. She has worked as a program developer and grant writer for the past twenty-five years, providing programs with a focus on community arts for youth and for individuals with disabilities. In Violets Wake is her first novel. Review "A witty and insightful debut about the support group five ex-husbands form after their marriages to one alluring, albeit troubled, lady... A charming anti-romance."--Kirkus "Deveraux-Nelsons debut novel...[is] a moving portrait of the neurotic fixations of unhappy lovers and the bonds they forget to overcome grief."--Publishers Weekly Long Description When Marshall VanDahmms wife, Violet, married four times previously, informs him that shes divorcing him, he promptly falls apart. She refuses to offer a reason for the divorce, and Marshall is utterly confused. Out of anger and desperation, he decides to seek out one of Violets exes, Costa Pavlos, with whom hes convinced shes been having an affair. Despite a rocky introduction, Marshall and Costa form a tentative friendship, and together they seek out Violets other exes. It seems Marshall isnt the only one Violet left on ambiguous terms. Now Marshall and Costa, with Owen, Brian and Tim have formed a renegade "support group" to work through the emotional, mental, and financial damage shes left in her wake. Enter Jake: Violets high school sweetheart and the one who got away. The men are befuddled by Violets pining over Jake--what does he have that they dont? And then, inexplicably altruistically, can they track him down in time to save him from Violet? The group sets out on a road trip to find Jake before Violet can, and on the way forge new friendships, new loyalties, and find new sides of themselves. Review Quote "A witty and insightful debut about the support group five ex-husbands form after their marriages to one alluring, albeit troubled, lady Details ISBN1593765347 Author Robin Devereaux-Nelson Short Title IN VIOLETS WAKE Language English ISBN-10 1593765347 ISBN-13 9781593765347 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Imprint Soft Skull Press Publication Date 2013-12-03 AU Release Date 2013-12-03 NZ Release Date 2013-12-03 US Release Date 2013-12-03 UK Release Date 2013-12-03 Audience General Pages 266 Publisher Soft Skull Press Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159767162;

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