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The Calamity Club.
In 1933 Mississippi, as the echoes of the past reverberate through grand estates and struggling orphanages, the lives of women - from privileged sisters to forgotten girls and watchful matriarchs - intertwine, revealing the power and fragility of these connections. From the author of 'The Help', which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Emma Stone and Viola Davis. Book Club.
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- ISBN: 9780385703239
- Physical Description: 416 pages ; 2 x 14 cm
- Publisher: Canada : Doubleday Canada, 2026.
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| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | Library Bound Incorporated |
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| Subject: | FICTION / Coming of Age FICTION / Literary FICTION / Women |
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In 1933 Mississippi, as the echoes of the past reverberate through grand estates and struggling orphanages, the lives of womenâfrom privileged sisters to forgotten girls and watchful matriarchsâintertwine, revealing the power and fragility of these connections.
Mississippi, 1933. The nation grapples with the relentless grip of the Great Depression. Across the Delta and in the town of Oxford, families face dwindling fortunes and uncertain futures.
In this precarious time, Birdie travels from the Delta to visit her sister Frances in the seemingly prosperous town of Oxford. However, behind the imposing facade of their family home, Birdie discovers that Francesâs marriage to the ambitious banker Rory Tartt is crumbling under the weight of unforeseen financial disaster. Faced with the potential loss of everything, Birdie must navigate complex family loyalties and make difficult choices to protect those she loves.
Meanwhile, miles away at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum, Meg, a resilient and observant young girl, dreams of a life beyond the institutionâs walls. Under the strict rule of Miss Faye, Meg clings to hope for a family while witnessing the harsh realities faced by the sixteen girls in her care. The arrival of Birdie, seeking temporary work at the orphanage, offers an unexpected connection and a potential lifeline for Meg.
Haunted by the past and driven by a fierce determination, Charlie arrives in Oxford searching for her daughter, Meg, who was placed in the asylum. Charlieâs desperate quest to reunite with her daughter will force her to confront the powerful figures who control Megâs fate and uncover the painful truths that led to their separation.
From the grand estates teetering on the brink of ruin to the stark confines of the orphanage, this novel paints a vivid portrait of Mississippi during the Great Depression. As the charactersâ lives intersect, secrets will be brought to light, sacrifices will be made and the very definitions of family and home will be tested against the backdrop of a nation struggling to survive.
