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Lydia's Party

Written by: Margaret Hawkins
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
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Publisher's Summary

Lydia is having a party - it's a party she hosts every year for six women friends who treasure the midwinter bash. Over a table laden with a feast of food and wine, the women revel in sharing newsy updates, simmering secrets, and laughter. As this particular evening unfolds, Lydia prepares to make a shattering announcement.

As we follow these friends through their party preparations, we meet flawed but lovable characters who are navigating the hassles of daily chores while also meditating in stolen moments on their lives, their regrets, their complicated relationships, and their deepest desires. When Lydia's announcement shocks them all, they rediscover the enduring bonds of friendship and find their lives changing in unexpected ways.

Tender, wryly funny, and exquisitely written, Lydia's Party poignantly considers both the challenges of everyday life and of facing our fears while creating characters whose foibles and feistiness will capture listeners' hearts.

©2014 Margaret Hawkins (P)2014 Tantor

What the critics say

"Hawkins's novel is beautiful...and the plot takes a number of unexpected, hugely enjoyable turns. It is this kind of book: The kind one buys extra copies of to pass out to friends." ( Kirkus, Starred Review)

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