Seating arrangements

Maggie Shipstead's Seating Arrangements is a stunning debut, an irresistible social satire that is also an unforgettable meditation on the persistence of hope, the yearning for connection, and the promise of enduring love. Winn Van Meter is heading for his family's retreat on the pristine New Englan...

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Main Author: Shipstead, Maggie
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: 2012.
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