A map of the world [large print] Jane Hamilton.
The Goodwins, Howard, Alice, and their little girls, Emma and Claire, live on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Although suspiciously regarded by their neighbors as "that hippie couple" because of their well-educated, urban background, Howard and Alice believe they have found a source of emotional strength in the farm, he tending the barn while Alice works as a nurse in the local elementary school. But their peaceful life is shattered one day when a neighbor's two-year-old daughter drowns in the Goodwins' pond while under Alice's care. Tormented by the accident, Alice descends even further into darkness when she is accused of sexually abusing of a student at the elementary school. Soon, Alice is arrested, incarcerated, and as good as convicted in the eyes of a suspicious community. As a child, Alice designed her own map of the world to find her bearings. Now, as an adult, she must find her way again, through a maze of lies, doubt and ill will.
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- ISBN: 0783811896
- ISBN: 9780783811895
- Physical Description: 574 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.
- Edition: [large print]
- Publisher: Thorndike, ME : G.K. Hall ; 1995.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | L.P. HAMILTON (Text) | 33114001930072 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | LP FIC Hamilton Jane (Text) | 30519001112849 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | LP Fic (Text) | 31554006428451 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | LP FIC HAMILTON, JANE (Text) | 0112507975269 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | LP FIC HAM (Text) | 38079100683465 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
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The Goodwins, Howard, Alice, and their little girls, Emma and Claire, live on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Although suspiciously regarded by their neighbors as "that hippie couple" because of their well-educated, urban background, Howard and Alice believe they have found a source of emotional strength in the farm, he tending the barn while Alice works as a nurse in the local elementary school. But their peaceful life is shattered one day when a neighbor's two-year-old daughter drowns in the Goodwins' pond while under Alice's care. Tormented by the accident, Alice descends even further into darkness when she is accused of sexually abusing of a student at the elementary school. Soon, Alice is arrested, incarcerated, and as good as convicted in the eyes of a suspicious community. As a child, Alice designed her own map of the world to find her bearings. Now, as an adult, she must find her way again, through a maze of lies, doubt and ill will.
