Laura and Lila were college roommates - one dark and Jewish, the other the epitome of golden WASP - dom at the centre of a close knit group of witty, warm, quirky friends. Ten years later, a day before Lila's wedding to Laura's former boyfriend Tom McDevon, it's clear that the dynamics among the group have changed. Tripler and Pete got married, then Weesie and Jake. Is Laura not only the lone Jew, but the only one of the posse not coupled up? Struggling with the traditionally thankless role of maid of honour - and Lila's ...
Read More
Laura and Lila were college roommates - one dark and Jewish, the other the epitome of golden WASP - dom at the centre of a close knit group of witty, warm, quirky friends. Ten years later, a day before Lila's wedding to Laura's former boyfriend Tom McDevon, it's clear that the dynamics among the group have changed. Tripler and Pete got married, then Weesie and Jake. Is Laura not only the lone Jew, but the only one of the posse not coupled up? Struggling with the traditionally thankless role of maid of honour - and Lila's formidable mother Augusta to contend with - for the first time Laura realises she can't stop thinking about her complicated, long, intense relationship with the groom. But isn't that relationship far in the past?Unfolding over two days on the coast of Maine, "The Happiest Day Of Her Life" is beautifully and simply written, an appealing novel that nimbly follows the shifting allegiances among an unforgettable ensemble of characters, with three strong, dynamic characters as its core.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $2.90, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $2.90, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $10.00, like new condition, Sold by Garys Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Apache Junction, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Book 0312373376 First edition, First printing. Not price clipped. NOT REMAINDER marked. NOT ex library. Not Book Club. Dust jacket in protective cover. Shipped in a box. Number line starting with a (1). Fine/Fine.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $17.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $18.00, like new condition, Sold by Gene The Book Peddler rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Winchester, NH, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St Martins Pr.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $22.00, like new condition, Sold by Stone Soup Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Camden, ME, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $30.25, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $50.29, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of The Romantics to cart. $55.76, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by St. Martin's Press.
