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Synopsis
Over the course of four generations the Dufore women try to make the best of their husband's unusual failings, including Uncle Ab's spontaneous combustion, Rich's second sight, Davy's mysterious liquefaction, and Paul's transformation into a trout
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About the Author
Alix Wilber grew up in Schenectady, New York. She spent three years in Africa with the Peace Corps, and has lived and studied in Vermont. She now resides in Seattle, Washington. Visit her web site at www.alixwilber.com.
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The Wives Tale
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W W Norton & Co Inc, 1991
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s) 0393029751 First edition. First printing. NOT inscribed,NOT REMAINDER marked. NOT ex library. Not Book Club. Signed on the title page. Securely wrapped and shipped in a box. Fine/Fine. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-10462094021
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The Wives' Tale : A Novel
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 45317176-6
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The Wives' Tale
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo, hardcover, near fine in VG lightly edgeworn dj. A first novel packed with mermerizing craziness, spans four generations of the Dufore family of Vermont. Cover illustration by Julie Scott. 351 pp. Book. Seller Inventory # 16150
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The Wives Tale
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by the author on half title page. A Very Good stated first edition copy with foxing along top edge and light edgewear. A Good dust jacket with light shelfwear and about an inch long closed tear on the rear panel coming down from the top edge. Seller Inventory # 630952
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Hardcover w/ D. Condition: Used: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDLiterary Studies: From C 1900 -: Very Good Hardcover with Dustjacket, Clean Pages, Promt Shipping with Tracking. Seller Inventory # Bing904JM006
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good in good dampstained dust jacket. Smudge to front free end paper. First edition *. Seller Inventory # ware68kr4008
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THE WIVE'S TALE.
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Condition: FINE. First printing. "In this rich, shocking, and darkly comic debut novel, Alix Wilber introduces the reader to four generations of understandably melancholy Dufores, as well as those members of the LaFleur, LaStrange, and Woodie clans unfortunate enough to mix with or marry into the Dufore family. a magical and horrifying family narrative." 351 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 42003
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The Wives' Tale
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Near fine in near fine dust jacket with both spines lightly faded. Fantastical tale with magical motorcycles, guard turkeys, spontaneous combustion and more wacky happenings. Seller Inventory # 397654
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