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The Humpty Dumpty Club is distraught when their powerhouse leader, Joan Hargrove, takes a bad fall down the stairs, knocking her out of commission. Now, as well as running errands and shepherding those less able to their doctors' appointments, they have to pick up the slack.

Between navigating their own…

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1 author picked Evensong as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The fourth book in the life of the Maxwells! A novel about old folks that's somehow splendidly vibrant and full of life.

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