Necessary Lies: A Novel by Diane Chamberlain (English) Paperback Book

Description: Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain From the New York Times bestselling author of Big Lies in a Small TownIt is 1960 in North Carolina and the lives of Ivy Hart and Jane Forrester couldnt be more different. Fifteen-year-old Ivy lives with her family as tenants on a small tobacco farm, but when her parents die, Ivy is left to care for her grandmother, older sister, and nephew. As she struggles with her grandmothers aging, her sisters mental illness, and her own epilepsy, she realizes they might need more than she can give. When Jane Forrester takes a position as Grace Countys newest social worker, she is given the task of recommending which of her clients should be sterilized without their knowledge or consent. The states rationalization is that if her clients are poor, or ill, or deemed in some way "unfit" they should not be allowed to have children. But soon Jane becomes emotionally invested in her clients lives, causing tension with her new husband and her supervisors. No one understands why Jane would want to become a caseworker for the Department of Public Health when she could be a housewife and Junior League member. As Jane is drawn in by the Hart women, she begins to discover the secrets of the small farm--secrets much darker than she would have guessed. Soon, she must decide whether to take drastic action to help them, or risk losing a life-changing battle.Necessary Lies is the story of these two young women, seemingly worlds apart, but both haunted by tragedy. Jane and Ivy are thrown together and must ask themselves: How can you know what you believe is right, when everyone is telling you its wrong? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography DIANE CHAMBERLAIN is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels published in over eleven languages. Her books include The First Lie, Her Mothers Shadow, The Good Father, and Kiss River. She lives in North Carolina with her partner, photographer John Pagliuca, and her shelties, Keeper and Cole. Review "This enthralling novel transfixed me from the very first pages." --Christina Schwarz, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Drowning Ruth"""Necessary Lies "shines!" --Lesley Kagen, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Mares Nest""Expertly intertwines history and matters of the heart - love, loyalty and choosing what is right, no matter the consequences." --Heather Gudenkauf, "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Weight of Silence & One Breath Away""Diane Chamberlains "Necessary Lies" is the most important book she has ever written." --Dorothea Benton Frank, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Porch Lights" Review Quote "This enthralling novel transfixed me from the very first pages."-Christina Schwarz" Necessary Lies shines!"-Lesley Kagen"Expertly intertwines history and matters of the heart - love, loyalty and choosing what is right, no matter the consequences."-Heather Gudenkauf"Diane Chamberlains Necessary Lies is the most important book she has ever written."-Dorothea Benton Frank Excerpt from Book JUNE 22, 2011 1 Brenna Details ISBN1250054516 Author Diane Chamberlain Short Title NECESSARY LIES Publisher St. Martins Griffin Language English ISBN-10 1250054516 ISBN-13 9781250054517 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence US Birth 1950 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-07 Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-10-07 NZ Release Date 2014-10-07 US Release Date 2014-10-07 UK Release Date 2014-10-07 Pages 384 Imprint St. Martins Griffin Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:86758294;

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