Unaccustomed Earth
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“Glorious.... Showcases a considerable talent in full bloom.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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Unaccustomed Earth is rich with the author’s signature gifts: exquisite prose, emotional wisdom, and subtle renderings of the most intricate workings of the heart and mind. It is the work of a writer at the peak of her powers.
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