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The Novel

of James A. Michener

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In this riveting novel, James A. Michener, America's preeminent bestselling author, plunges us into the exciting world he knows so well: the world of books. Here is the fascinating story of a writer, editor, critic, and reader locked in a desperate scenario of life, death, love and truth.Lukas Yoder, a novelist who has had a long, successful career, has written what he believes to be his final book - until tragedy strikes his community and he becomes obsessed with writing about it.... Yoder's editor must fight to preserve her integrity - and her author - as her firm becomes the target of a corporate takeover.... A critic who teaches literature near Yoder's hometown struggles with his feelings about Yoder's success, and his own ambitions.... And finally, a devoted reader helps Yoder solve the mystery that is destroying their community.~from the back cover

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Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 448 pages
  • Publisher Fawcett Crest
  • Publication Date July 20th 1992
  • First Publication 1991
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780449221433
  • Edition US / Canada
  • Category Fiction
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