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In 1974, when he was a young teacher in
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fantasy that's an ideal late summer reading getaway, complete with screwball hidden identity plots and even lively background music…Edwards handles the hectic demands of a multistranded plot with deftness and humor.”
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Upon his retirement from teaching in 2003, Edwards gave it one last try. Working with a freelance editor, he spent another year on the manuscript. This time there was no rejection slip. A
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was found “a masterpiece of unequaled storytelling that announces Selden
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The novel was also noted for its “balanced, powerful style,” and “a maturity that is exceedingly rare.” In general,
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follows the character of
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