THE CONVENTION OF WIVES
THE EVER-EVOLVING MESSINESS OF FRIENDSHIP AND MARRIAGE, AND THE WONDER OF SURVIVAL
A chance encounter leads to a friendship with serious consequences between two women whose lives are unknowingly linked. Dina and Julia, new mothers, initially connect over frustrations with their husbands' demanding surgical schedules. However, years later, as their bond weakens, one questions why; the other keeps a secret. Neither knows that choices made by family members decades earlier have put them on a collision course.
The CONVENTION OF WIVES is a sweeping saga following generations from a shtetl in Odessa to the comforts of Scarsdale, from a rebellion in Glasgow to an affluent life in Boston. The novel's characters bring to life the ever-evolving messiness of friendship and marriage, and the wonder of survival.
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SHOPREVIEWS
"Green is a strong writer, especially when it comes to descriptions of marital tension . . . A novel with realistic portrayals of marriage and friendship. . ."
—Kirkus Reviews
"In a story that spans centuries and crosses continents, Debra Green weaves a complex tale of family secrets, love, loss, and redemption."
—Susan Schoenberger, author of The Liability of Love
"If you love historical fiction, family sagas, women's friendships - and a juicy secret or two to tie them all together, then The Convention of Wives is the book for you!"
—Alina Adams, author of The Nesting Dolls
"The Convention of Wives is a captivating story about friendship, marriage, and survival, but also opens our eyes to the impact of genetic disease and emerging treatments. A delightful and timely read!"
—Karen A. Grinzaid, MS, CGC, Assistant Professor, Executive Director of JScreen at Emory University
". . . compelling and enjoyable. . .. Any reader interested in the science of genetic diseases and forensic paternalism will find this book intriguing."
—Barry Rosenbloom, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center