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"Martin, in the middle of a divorce, is seeking solace. Flying off to the neon-lit south Florida coastline, he settles in for some rest and rehabilitation with his soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law. Martin quickly settles into her bed too, creating a situation that is bound for trouble - especially when his ex-wife also appears on the scene. Cautiously, the threesome try to sort things out, engaging in varied rituals of mating, hating, forgetting, and forgiving. A funny and unforgettable novel about friends, family, and the kind of quirky, complicated relationships that will keep readers rapt…
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4 editions- Other · English · 2001Counterpoint · 126 pages · 9781582431291
- Other · English · 1986Dent · 128 pages · 9780460047012
- Other · English · 1986Penguin Books · 126 pages · 9780140089691
- Other · English · 1985Simon and Schuster · 126 pages · 9780671542535
FictionTriangles (Interpersonal relations)SistersDivorceFlorida in fictionDivorce in fictionSisters in fictionFiction, general




