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A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.

Can a woman's sharp tongue and rigid morality bridge the gap between her isolation and the people she loves? This portrait of a coastal Maine town captures the quiet devastation of ordinary lives through one prickly, unforgettable soul.

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