Precious gifts : a novel
(Large Print)
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, 2015.
Edition
First large print edition.
Physical Desc
386 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.
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Spanish Springs Library - Adult Fiction - Large Print Shelf | LP FICTION STEEL 2015 | Checked Out | May 7, 2024 |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Families -- Fiction
Families -- Fiction
Fathers -- Death -- Fiction
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Fathers and sons -- Fiction.
Large print books
Legacies -- Fiction.
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Married people -- Fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Mothers and sons -- Fiction.
Siblings -- Fiction.
Sisters -- Fiction
Stepmothers -- Fiction.
Families -- Fiction
Fathers -- Death -- Fiction
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Fathers and sons -- Fiction.
Large print books
Legacies -- Fiction.
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Married people -- Fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Mothers and sons -- Fiction.
Siblings -- Fiction.
Sisters -- Fiction
Stepmothers -- Fiction.
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, 2015.
Format
Large Print
Edition
First large print edition.
Language
English
Notes
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"Handsome, widowed, sophisticated, utterly charming, Paul Parker won the heart of a wealthy young Frenchwoman--the daughter of an American financier, the granddaughter of a major French art connoisseur--as his second wife. In two marriages, he has fathered a challenging son and three very different daughters. But as irresponsible as he was irresistible, he ultimately shrugged off the demands of marriage and parenting to pursue life as an international bon vivant. Raised by their mother with all the care and resolve their father lacked, the three Parker sisters have become vibrant, self-reliant young women: Timmie, the oldest, a fiercely dedicated social worker in New York; sweet, nurturing Juliette, proprietor of a fledgling bakery in Brooklyn; and their younger sister, Joy, who is struggling to build an acting career in Los Angeles. While they love their mostly absent, glamorous father, he has left them with a legacy of impermanence and uncertainty in their own relationships with men. And with no strong role model to guide him, Paul's son has gone from one failure to another, even while his stepmother makes excuses for him, as he seethes with jealousy of his younger sisters. Now, after a long illness, Paul has slipped away peacefully in his sleep, and his family has gathered together to read his will. As his final wishes are revealed, his son is forced to face reality as an adult. And his daughters see a new side to their father--one that shows a caring man trying to redeem himself with a different, lasting legacy. He has made a very personal bequest to each of his daughters, carefully designed to help each achieve her own unique dreams and find true happiness. But Paul has saved the biggest surprise for his ex-wife V⥲onique: a secret from the past that shakes her world and sets her free. He leaves her a gift that remained a mystery for their entire marriage, and she begins a search to discover its history and rightful owner" -- provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Steel, D. (2015). Precious gifts: a novel (First large print edition.). Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steel, Danielle. 2015. Precious Gifts: A Novel. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steel, Danielle. Precious Gifts: A Novel Random House Large Print, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Steel, Danielle. Precious Gifts: A Novel First large print edition., Random House Large Print, 2015.
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