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Levine's protagonist is European-born widower Ben Shein, a brilliant furrier reestablishing the family business, in Paterson. The Sheins have come through the Great Depression and seem poised for success. But Ben's life takes a horrifying turn. Blind to her potential for murderous rage, he pursues and marries young, beautiful Judith Karger. Their marriage destroys Ben's gifted, only child, Susan.
Embittered, rendered mute by a mysterious illness, Ben becomes a patron of the camp for the arts founded by his brother Nat and Nat's wife, Renee?an escape from the fur business that has enriched and cursed the Sheins. In a strange turn of events, Judith finds a new life among exiled Cubans in Miami.
Suspenseful, driven by compassion, wisdom, and courage, this is a work from a vibrant, new voice in American fiction.
"Miriam Levine is a wonderful and wise writer. She has created a compelling story of everyday hopes, dreams, and tragedies in this psychologically complex novel."Helen Fremont
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