Description
Niagara Falls, a place of breathtaking beauty and terrifying power, becomes the central, inescapable force in the lives of the Erskine family. When a young bride's husband plunges to his death over the falls on their honeymoon, the tragedy casts a long shadow, ensnaring subsequent generations in its powerful, often destructive, mystique. This novel masterfully explores themes of love, loss, obsession, and the enduring, sometimes fatal, allure of the sublime, as the family grapples with the legacy of the falls and the secrets they hold. Joyce Carol Oates weaves a haunting narrative that delves into the depths of human desire and despair, set against the iconic, thundering backdrop of one of nature's most awe-inspiring wonders.
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hardcover
Fourth Estate
Published Sep 6, 2004
496 pages
ISBN: 9780007185146
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First Published
2004
Language
eng
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