By Any Name [Paperback]

From the award-winning author ofHomecomingandDicey's Songcomes a heartfelt adult novel perfect for readers of Judy Blume.

Rida is an orphan out of California who dances for the troops in the USO. Spencer is a naval officer with roots deep in New Englands upper crust. They meet during World War II at an Officers Club dance, and Spencer might have been dissuaded if he saw just one engagement ring on her finger, but instead, he sees four.

The courtship is easy, Rida wins him and wears his ring alone. But Rida is a wild card, and Spencers family cant accept her unconventional approach to marriage, motherhood, and life.

Even Ridas four daughters struggle to understand her, but for them it becomes a questto untangle the mystery of their stubborn, off-beat, clear-sighted, loving, and above allmesmerizingmother.

Award-winning author Cynthia Voigt has penned a novel for readers who grew up loving her Newbery Award-winning novels for children and young adults.By Any Namefeatures an indelible woman who sees lines as meant to be crossed, changing the lives of all who come into contact with her indefatigable spirit.Voigt is a master of pure story.--KirkusJust as Judy Blume made the jump from international star children's author to writing for adults, Award-winning author Cynthia Voigt grabs readers new and old(er) with her first novel for adults in over a decade! This historical novel, perfect for readers of sweeping family sagas likeThe Lost WifeandA Fall of Marigoldsfeatures an indelible character who, from WWII on, sees lines as meant to be crossed, changing the lives of all who come into contact with her indefatigable spirit- Print and e-ARC distribution to trade and consumer media, both traditional and online
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