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Uncomfortably Close

A Novel

Author: Lily Brett   Series: HarperPerennial

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Summary

Reprint. Previously published under title: You gotta have balls. New York: William Morrow, 2006.

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It hasn't been easy for Ruth Rothwax, the proprietor of a successful letter-writing business, to branch out into a new greeting-card line. Her father, Edek, is driving her crazy at the office. Other women, who she thought would be supportive, are being catty and competitive, behavior Ruth swears that she will never imitate. But then Zofia arrives to turn Ruth's aspirations of sisterly solidarity--and her life--upside down. Fresh off the plane from Poland--a buxom, sixty-something femme fatale with a talent for making meatballs--Zofia wants to open a restaurant. And Edek, Zofia's most passionate admirer, wants his daughter to finance the enterprise. But Ruth knows that gleam in Zofia's eye only too well . . . and she knows it means big trouble for all of them.

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Critic Reviews

“In this warm and zesty novel, Brett perfectly balances serious themes with witty malapropisms and endearing characters. -- Booklist "Another enticing read" -- Philadelphia Inquirer”

In this warm and zesty novel, Brett perfectly balances serious themes with witty malapropisms and endearing characters. -- Booklist

"Another enticing read" -- Philadelphia Inquirer

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About the Author

Lily Brett (OAM) is the critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling Australian novelist, essayist, and poet. Her writing has received numerous prestigious awards including the Prix MΓ©dicis Γ‰tranger for her novel, Lola Bensky. She has written 7 novels, 6 works of nonfiction, and 10 volumes of poetry. Lily lives in New York City with her husband, Australian artist David Rankin.

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc | Collins
Published
6th November 2007
Format
Paperback
Pages
288
ISBN
9780060505707

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