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The dazzling conclusion to Fast's Immigrants saga brings a memorable close to the story of the Lavette family In the sixth and final installment of the Immigrants saga, Fast revisits the charismatic Barbara Lavette. In this emotional farewell, Barbara, the rock and matriarch of her family, marries a Unitarian priest, and together they travel the world. Though Fast wrote over eighty books, including Spartacus, April Morning, and Freedom Road, his Immigrants saga remains some of his most personal and moving work. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author's estate.
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"The whole saga . . . is addictive as candy; and here, once again, are plenty of tears and hugs and fine thoughts."
Publishers Weekly
"Of all current American writers, [Fast] is, probably, the one who most successfully combines individual stories with wider social concerns, placing his characters in the context of world events and trends."
People
"An Independent Woman is eventful and well-crafted, enlivened by a large and diverse cast of characters and a keen understanding of the dynamics of a complex, extended family. Loyal fans of Fast's opus will welcome this bittersweet reunion with a woman they have come to know and admire."
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- SeriesLavette Family #6