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Southern life shines in all its quirks and beauty in this debut novel by contemporary author Laurie Beach.
The Firefly Jar is about a woman returning to her mother’s South Carolina roots only to uncover family secrets. The title becomes a thread for the plot which, like a firefly jar, will capture readers, too. And with more books planned, this fresh new voice is one to watch!
From Audrey's list on classic and contemporary Southern women’s fiction.
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