The novel was based on the life of Oates's grandmother, whose father, a gravedigger settled in rural America, injured his wife, threatened his daughter, and then committed suicide.
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The Falls by Joyce Carol Oates
Set against the mythic-historic backdrop of Niagara Falls in the mid-twentieth century, this haunting exploration of the American family in crisis is a stunning achievement from "one of the great artistic forces of our time"
Singled Out by Virginia Nicholson
Virginia Nicholson's Singled Out is the touching and beautifully told story of the women who were left alone after World War I - a remarkable generation of women who were changed by war; and in their turn helped change society.
Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard
A compelling, emotionally charged tale of tragedy, revenge, and redemption.