Summary
An “absorbing and memorable novel” set in the world of corporate intrigue, about a woman who must choose between her dream job and everything else—her savings, her reputation, and an unexpected chance at love.
From award-winning author Frederick Dillen, an inspiring and deeply moving novel about the power of second chances
As a corporate “undertaker” for a mergers and acquisitions firm in New York, Carol MacLean travels from factory to factory, firing blue-collar workers who r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781476716923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1476716927 |
| Author: | Frederick Dillen |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2014 |
| Weight: | 347g |
| Dimensions: | 213mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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“This book is a jewel that shines brighter with each turn of the page!”
“BEAUTY is a heart-bursting gem of a novel—a love story, a riveting tale of high stakes intrigue, and a hero’s journey that spins a contemporary twist on timeless values rooted deep in the American soul. Dillen’s tightly crafted narrative is the modern working woman’s Rocky. You will root for these vivid, off-beat characters waiting to leap up from the last pages with a fist pumping cheer for their hard earned redemption.” – Carol Cassella, bestselling author of GEMINI and OXYGEN“A feel-good story with a dash of romance.” * Publishers Weekly *“Kudos to Dillen for his unusual premise. The workplace drama that follows is rousing.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Dramatic and emotional…And it’s nice to have a middle-aged heroine for a change.” * Library Journal *“An absorbing story of one smart, hardworking woman handling the ‘fat boys’ of corporate leadership on their own turf, with masterfully developed characters and, as a bonus, a poignant romance.” * Booklist *“[Dillen is a] thoughtful writer…the setting rings true for all who face the contemporary New England issues of overfishing, government regs and catch limits in real working towns whose history is bound up with hard-working fishermen…immensely enjoyable.” * Barnstable Patriot *“The tiny seaside town is comforting in its claustrophobia, charming in its smelly fishiness. The characters…are round, colorful, and infused with emotion.” * FefferBooks.com *“The tiny seaside town is comforting in its claustrophobia, charming in its smelly fishiness. The characters…are round, colorful, and infused with emotion.” * FefferBooks.com *“This book is a jewel that shines brighter with each turn of the page!” * Feathered Quill Book Reviews *
About The Author
Frederick Dillen
Frederick Dillen is an award-winning author whose short fiction has appeared in literary quarterlies and Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards. His first novel, Hero, was named Best First Novel of 1994 by the Dictionary of Literary Biography. His second novel, Fool, was honored by Nancy Pearl as a Book Lust Rediscoveries selection in 2012. Dillen and his wife, Leslie, are parents of two grown daughters and live in New Mexico.
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