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Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a youngster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia's late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal-and the guardian of a wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life upside down.

With razor-sharp wit and perfect "Steel Magnolia" poise, Miss Julia speaks her mind indeed-about a robbery, a kidnapping, and the other disgraceful events precipitated by her husband's death. Fast-paced and charming, with a sure sense of comic drama, a cast of crazy characters, and a strong Southern cadence, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind will delight readers from first page to last.

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Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a youngster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia's late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal-and the guardian of a wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life upside down.

With razor-sharp wit and perfect "Steel Magnolia" poise, Miss Julia speaks her mind indeed-about a robbery, a kidnapping, and the other disgraceful events precipitated by her husband's death. Fast-paced and charming, with a sure sense of comic drama, a cast of crazy characters, and a strong Southern cadence, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind will delight readers from first page to last.

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With a cast of crazy characters and a strong Southern cadence, this beguiling novel follows the ordeal of a wealthy widow who finds herself in the midst of an unseemly scandal, saddled with the nine-year-old bastard son of her late husband.
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Ann B. Ross, who taught literature at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, is the author of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, one of the most popular Southern debut novels in years, Miss Julia Takes Over, Miss Julia Throws a Wedding, and Miss Julia Hits the Road. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
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Laura Louise, July 21, 2011 (view all comments by Laura Louise)
I only wish Ann Ross could write faster! Since the day I introduced my 84 year old mother to this series, she has eagerly read each book until now she has read the entire series and is hoping for more. I love to hear her tell me about the latest mischief Miss Julia and Hazel Marie are up to.
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gabby, December 5, 2007 (view all comments by gabby)
an absolute delight - if you're looking for some fun reading this light hearted mystery may be perfect for you!
Full of gumption and snark, miss julia is an inspiration (and occasional exasperation but overall a great read!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780688177751
Author:
Ross, Ann B.
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Author:
Ross, Ann B.
Author:
by Ann B Ross
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Humorous
Subject:
Widows
Subject:
Domestic fiction
Subject:
Illegitimate children
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1999
Edition Number:
1st Perennial ed.
Edition Description:
Trade PB
Series:
Miss Julia
Series Volume:
106-342
Publication Date:
20000831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.14x5.35x.73 in. .57 lbs.
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Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a youngster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia's late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal-and the guardian of a wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life upside down.

With razor-sharp wit and perfect "Steel Magnolia" poise, Miss Julia speaks her mind indeed-about a robbery, a kidnapping, and the other disgraceful events precipitated by her husband's death. Fast-paced and charming, with a sure sense of comic drama, a cast of crazy characters, and a strong Southern cadence, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind will delight readers from first page to last.

"Synopsis" by , With a cast of crazy characters and a strong Southern cadence, this beguiling novel follows the ordeal of a wealthy widow who finds herself in the midst of an unseemly scandal, saddled with the nine-year-old bastard son of her late husband.
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