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Title: Devotion

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Paperback, 2008

Synopsis
DEVOTION opens with a report of seemingly inexplicable violence: a struggle between William, a gentle lover of swans, and his new son-in-law David. Working backwards from this terrible moment, Whiting Award winner Howard Norman delves into the miscues, false impressions, and dark imaginations of his characters; in the process he reveals the intense powers of love (both romantic and filial), and the jealousy and rage that it can produce.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        190 Pages
Weight:        0.8 Pounds
Height:         8.5 Inches
Width:          6.3 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
An eloquent study of love, hate, human relationships, and emotional upheaval examines the causes of a violent quarrel between David Kozel and his new father-in-law, William, a gentle man who cares for a Nova Scotia estate and its swans, as well as David's new wife Maggie's belief that David has been unfaithful to her on their honeymoon. 50,000 first printing.



Industry Reviews
"A beautifully written novel of love gone awry."
(12/01/2006)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Devotion and it was written by Howard Norman. This edition of Devotion is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is February 2007 and it has a suggested retail price of $24. There are 190 pages in the book and it was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The 10 digit ISBN is 0618735410 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780618735419. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.