Beskrivelse
A gripping tale set in 1933 Oxford, Mississippi, where eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur struggles to survive in an unforgiving orphanage after her mother’s disappearance. A chance meeting with Birdie, a determined young woman, sparks hope amid hardship and secrets.
A story of resilience, friendship, and the fierce bond among women fighting to reclaim their destinies during the Great Depression.
From the author of the bestselling novel The Help comes a bold and heartwarming story about courage and connection. Meg Lefleur, labeled 'unadoptable' after her mother vanished on Christmas Eve, battles daily to keep her spirit alive in the town orphanage. Everything begins to change when Birdie arrives in Oxford, intent on confronting her socialite sister and reminding her of the family she abandoned.
As the Depression’s grip tightens, Birdie grows suspicious that her sister’s privileged life is built on deception. Along the way, she meets Charlie, a woman scarred by loss and pushed to the edge. United by circumstance, these women form an unlikely sisterhood with a ragtag group of determined souls.
In a community rife with hypocrisy, even the smallest acts of rebellion carry serious risks. The Calamity Club is a riotously funny, unforgettable celebration of underestimated women who dare to defy fate and take control of their lives.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Kathryn Stockett |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Fig Tree |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9780241796917 |
| ISBN-10 | 0241796911 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 562 |
| Tags | Help, Stocket, Kathrin, Kathrine, Cathryn, Cathrine, The Calamity Club, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
