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Edith's diary

Paperback • 1980 • English

Edith's diary

By Patricia Highsmith

1 Ratings • 1.0 of 5

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About the book

Edith Howland's diary is her most precious possession. After moving with her family from New York City to suburban Pennsylvania, Edith's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her trapped in a bleak existence with her degenerate son and his senile uncle. As Edith's life turns sour, she retreats into her writing; and while her life plunges into chaos, a disturbing tale of success and happiness blooms in her diary. She invents a happy life, and as she knits for imaginary grandchildren, ...Show more

Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction

Book details

ISBN

9780140048025

Publisher

Penguin

Published year

1980

Language

English

Original title

Edith's diary

Format

Paperback

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