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Rainlight

(1998)
A novel by

 
 
The moving story of a father who dies young and the family he leaves behind

Even in a small town people have secrets, including how much they really mean to each other. In Alison McGhee's haunting debut, a tragic event sparks revelations from nine-year-old Mallie, her mother, her grandfather, a waitress, and Mallie's father's ex-lover. They discover long-hidden truths and forge new bonds in this unforgettable, heartbreaking novel about parents, children, and love.


Genre: General Fiction

Praise for this book

"Poignant and vivid... McGhee's prose shimmers on every page." - Julie Schumacher


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