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Patty Jane's House of Curl

by Lorna Landvik · 1995

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After Patty Jane's husband leaves her, she and her irrepressible sister, Harriett, open a neighborhood beauty parlor—complete with live harp music and Norwegian baked goods. It's a warmhearted place where good friends share laughter, tears and comfort. A funny, poignant first novel about the bonds between women, says the Houston Chronicle.

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women’s fictionwomen’s fictionMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thisromanceromanceMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thissisterssistersMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of thisrelationshipsrelationshipsMore like thisLess of thisfamilyfamilyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of thisMinnesotaMinnesotaMore like thisLess of thissmall townsmall townMore like thisLess of this
Mood
lightlightMore like thisLess of thistear jerkertear jerkerMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 304 pages

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