Description
In the rural American South, a young widow, shaped by tradition and circumstance, finds an unexpected anchor in a quiet tenant farmer. Their union, born not of passion but of mutual need and resilience, forms the bedrock of a life built against the odds. Through Gibbons's masterful prose, this novel explores the quiet strength of women, the complexities of marriage, and the enduring power of human connection in the face of hardship. It's a poignant and deeply felt portrait of two souls finding solace and survival in each other.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 1990
180 pages
ISBN: 9780375703065
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Details
First Published
1990
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons.
Abuse
Death/Grief