Vibrant, opinionated, and independent - that's Galveston widow Rose Parrish. Seventy-six years old and in failing health, Rose is coming to grips with her life. She lives alone in a stately home once full of life; her only companions are her housekeeper, Pearl, her financial advisor, Captain J.J. Broussard, and a young medical student, Jesse Martin. Mary Powell weaves the separate stories of these people into a poignant and often humorous tale of ""the good life"" and ""the good death."" Preparing for the inevitable, Rose ...
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Vibrant, opinionated, and independent - that's Galveston widow Rose Parrish. Seventy-six years old and in failing health, Rose is coming to grips with her life. She lives alone in a stately home once full of life; her only companions are her housekeeper, Pearl, her financial advisor, Captain J.J. Broussard, and a young medical student, Jesse Martin. Mary Powell weaves the separate stories of these people into a poignant and often humorous tale of ""the good life"" and ""the good death."" Preparing for the inevitable, Rose sells all her stock to fund her last adventure; she changes her will to leave Jesse money to finish medical school and to give her house and its valuable antiques to the captain. Understanding Rose's need to feel useful, the captain persuades Rose that they can build the most exciting nightclub and restaurant that Galveston has seen in decades. For the theme of her new club, Maison Rouge, Rose researches the history of Galveston and the life of Jean Lafitte, the pirate who first established Galveston as a center for smuggling. Powell's rich descriptions of island life, the sometimes-raging weather, and the island's uniquely spirited past vividly bring Galveston to life as a character all its own.
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Near fine in near fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on the title page (signature only). No stated edition or number line (1st printing). Dust jacket has sun-fading to the spine. Book would be fine except a bumped corner. Sewn binding. 322 p. Audience: General/trade. By the author of 'The Day of Small Things' and 'The Black Widow Club'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Texas Christian Univ Pr, 2005. Good. Inscription, signed by the author, on title page*******Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight, pages clean/ D.J. slightly creased; blue stains on inside of front flyleaf; moderate edge wear/ spine bumped/ owners label, marked out with blue marker, on top of front end page.
