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    • 17. Crossing the Threshold Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Crossing the Threshold takes a profound turn in 1960 as Kya, the solitary young woman of the marsh, faces a moment of crisis. When Jumpin’ informs her that Social Services has been inquiring about her, Kya is overwhelmed by the fear of being separated from the only world she knows. The authorities’ questions about her father, her education, and her frequent visits to Jumpin’s wharf shake her to the core. Living in isolation for so long, she is suddenly confronted with the very real possibility of…
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      2. Jodie

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Jodie, Kya’s older brother, had always been her closest companion during the early years following their mother’s departure. As the family began to fragment under the weight of their father’s abusive tendencies, Kya found solace in the bond she shared with him, even amidst the growing tension in their home. They would often share quiet, fleeting moments of normalcy—simple breakfasts and leisurely walks through the marshlands—creating a semblance of family, a fragile cocoon that briefly shielded…
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      Chapter XIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XIII opens in the lively and bustling setting of New York City on October 23, 2013, where Henry, Robbie, and Bea gather in Henry’s apartment for an anticipated movie night, which marks the beginning of the Halloween festivities. With the air turning crisp and the city’s streets decorated for the holiday, they decide to watch the classic horror film The Shining. Robbie, as always, amplifies the celebration, extending the Halloween spirit well beyond what Henry and Bea had initially imagined,…
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      Chapter XII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XII opens on September 19, 2013, in New York City, where Henry, eager to make a positive impression, arrives on time for a date with Vanessa, a woman who stands in stark contrast to his usual romantic interests. This is a date unlike others he’s experienced—a departure from the usual atmosphere of high expectations and tension. Vanessa, stepping out of her professional work attire into something more comfortable and casual, meets Henry at a lively taqueria, a setting that feels more grounded…
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      Chapter XI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter XI unfolds in the vibrant heart of New York City, on a crisp March day when the ordinary beauty of the High Line transforms into something truly extraordinary. The High Line, a well-known elevated park built along an old railway stretching from Thirtieth to Twelfth Street in Manhattan, is usually a serene escape, offering a peaceful stroll with views of the city’s skyline. But on this particular day, it becomes a vibrant, eclectic art space, reimagined as “The Artifact,” a space that turns…
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      Copyright

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      by testsuphomeAdmin An Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 www.SimonandSchuster.com This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Copyright © 2017 by Rabbit Reid, Inc. All rights reserved, including the right…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin ABOUT THE AUTHOR TAYLOR JENKINS REID lives in Los Angeles and is the acclaimed author of One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her novels have been named best books of summer by People, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, Us Weekly, Parade, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Bustle, Brit + Co, Goodreads, and others. To learn more, visit TaylorJenkinsReid.com. MEET THE AUTHORS, WATCH VIDEOS AND MORE…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Readers Club Guide: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo This reading group guide for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Introduction Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally…
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      Acknowledgments

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      by testsuphomeAdmin ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is a testament to the grace, faith, and aplomb of my editor, Sarah Cantin, that when I told her I wanted to do something completely different that hinged on the reader believing a woman had been married seven times, she said, “Go for it.” Within the safety of that trust, I felt free to create Evelyn Hugo. Sarah, it is with my most sincere thanks that I acknowledge how lucky I am to have you as my editor. Big, big thanks must also go to Carly Watters for all that she has done for my…
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      Evelyn and Me

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Evelyn and Me marks the culmination of a journey I never expected to take. When I first agreed to help the legendary Evelyn Hugo with her memoirs, I couldn’t have known how deeply it would affect me. Her death earlier this year, while we were still in the middle of compiling her life’s story, left me with a sense of unfinished business but also a profound realization. Reflecting on the time I spent with her, I can see that it was filled with moments that were as complex and multifaceted as Evelyn…
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