Big Stone Gap

Name: Big Stone Gap
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SKU: 9781471192579
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By Adriana Trigiani

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Summary

In Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani, the story centres on Ave Maria Mulligan, a self-proclaimed spinster living in a small Virginia town. Her quiet life is disrupted when a family secret comes to light, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance. The vibrant community and its charming characters offer warmth and humour as Ave navigates life's twists and turns.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories set in small-town America with a rich sense of community and interconnected lives. It offers a heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and unexpected life changes, blending humour with touching moments that will resonate with fans of character-driven narratives.

The internationally bestselling series, repackaged with stunning new jackets

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‘One of my all-time favourite novels’ WHOOPI GOLDBERG
‘Funny, charming and original’ FANNIE FLAGG, author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café

How do you face the future when the past won’t let you go?

Big Stone Gap is a sleepy village where kids get married and start families at eighteen, and stay forever. So thirty-five-year-old Ave Maria Mulligan is something of an oddity. A self-proclaimed spinster, as the local pharmacist she's been keeping the townsfolk's secrets for years.

Now Ave Maria is about to discover a scandal in her own family's past that will blow the lid right off her quiet, uneventful life.

Soon she's juggling two unexpected marriage proposals and conducting a no-holds-barred family feud. The thought of spending the rest of her life in Big Stone Gap is suddenly overwhelming...

The ultimate Small Town American novel from the bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick.

Praise for the Big Stone Gap series:

'Hilarious and romantic. I couldn’t put it down’ SARAH JESSICA PARKER

'One of my all-time favourite novels' WHOOPI GOLDBERG

‘If you love curling up with charming tales of small towns and quirky characters, switch off with this’ COSMOPOLITAN

'Delightfully quirky' PEOPLE

'As comforting as a mug of chamomile tea on a rainy Sunday' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

'Utterly addictive' GLAMOUR

'As quirky and charming as her first novel. If you are not a fan already, you will be after this' COMPANY

'Honest, wholesome entertainment with a spicy Deep South kick' DAILY MAIL

'As warm and sweet as Southern Comfort' ELLE

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani receives high praise for its escapism, exquisite writing, and richly imagined storytelling. Critics highlight the humour and heartfelt elements, describing it as utterly addictive, with snappy dialogue and visual detail. Many regard it as eminently readable and a personal favourite, noting its romance, drama, and the power of love.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471192579

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Adriana Trigiani is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the instant New York Times bestseller The Good Left Undone. Her work has been published in thirty-eight languages around the world. An award-winning playwright, television writer/producer and filmmaker, Adriana’s screen credits include writer/director of the major motion picture of her debut novel, Big Stone Gap, the adaptation of her novel Very Valentine and director of Then Came You. Adriana grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where she cofounded The Origin Project, an in-school writing program serving over 1,700 students in Appalachia. She is at work on her next novel.

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