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I've been wondering what to say about this for awhile. It is such a unique book - episodic rather than plot-driven and unapologetically focused on single women (spinsters and widows). It seems like the genius of the book lies in the humble pairing of these two characteristics that are relatively unheard of in the novel form. They complement each other well. The romance plot is such an easy and effortless form that it is no wonder that so many authors have found it to be a natural choice, but in
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