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The child of a famous American novelist discovers a shocking family secret that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, her gilded childhood, and her own stalled writing career.
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In A Likely Story, the only child of an iconic American novelist discovers a shocking tangle of family secrets that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, upon her mother’s death. Isabelle Manning finds growing up in nineties New York City to be a blessing and a curse.
A Likely Story: A Novel Paperback – Feb. 13 2024. by Leigh McMullan Abramson (Author) 4.3 437 ratings. See all formats and editions. CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi and Belletrist Book Club Pick. “Raw, complex, and utterly unforgettable.” —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author.
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Mar 14, 2023 · Abramson skillfully captures the idiosyncrasies of the New York artistic elite and then rips the veil away, revealing characters who are raw, complex, and utterly unforgettable." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace.
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Mar 14, 2023 · The only child of a famous American novelist discovers a shocking family secret that upends everything she thought she knew about her parents, her gilded childhood, and her own stalled writing career in this standout debut, perfect for fans of Pineapple Street and The Plot.
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Mar 14, 2023 · “Such a rich, clever story about the pitfalls of loving a celebrity. Abramson deftly explores ugly truths about what really motivates us sometimes, and the freedom that comes with letting go of self-imposed expectations.”
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CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi Pick. “A thoroughly modern story of family mistakes and redemption that I couldn’t put down.” —KJ Dell’Antonia, New York Times bestselling author.