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The Melodramatists by Howard Nemerov

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The Melodramatists

Author
Howard Nemerov
Narrator
Kelly Burke
Publisher
SAGA Egmont
Publish Date
24 November 2022
Run Time
12 hours 33 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Humorous fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Social & ethical issues
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What to expect

Nemerov’s first novel, ‘The Melodramatists’ is a parody of life in 20th Century America. When wealthy Nicholas Boyne is committed to a mental health facility, his two daughters, Claire and Susan, are left to their own devices. Susan embarks on an ill-fated affair with her psychiatrist, while Claire undergoes a spiritual awakening and sets about a plan to convert the family home into a retreat for the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Brutally funny and packed with wry observations, this is an ideal read for anyone curious about the works of this celebrated writer.


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Author
Howard Nemerov
Narrator
Kelly Burke
Duration
12 hours 33 minutes
Release Date
24 November 2022
ISBN
9788728247686
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
SAGA Egmont
Genre
Humorous fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Social & ethical issues

Synopsis

Nemerov’s first novel, ‘The Melodramatists’ is a parody of life in 20th Century America. When wealthy Nicholas Boyne is committed to a mental health facility, his two daughters, Claire and Susan, are left to their own devices. Susan embarks on an ill-fated affair with her psychiatrist, while Claire undergoes a spiritual awakening and sets about a plan to convert the family home into a retreat for the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Brutally funny and packed with wry observations, this is an ideal read for anyone curious about the works of this celebrated writer.-

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