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The Darling : A Novel
Author: Russell Banks
Book Information
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 7

ISBN-13: 9780060957353 - ISBN-10: 0060957352
Publication Date: 10/1/2005
Pages: 400

Book Description:

Set in Liberia and the United States from 1975 through 1991, The Darling is the story of Hannah Musgrave, a political radical and member of the Weather Underground.

Hannah flees America for West Africa, where she and her Liberian husband become friends of the notorious warlord and ex-president, Charles Taylor. Hannah's encounter with Taylor ultimately triggers a series of events whose momentum catches Hannah's family in its grip and forces her to make a heartrending choice.


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William M. from BROOKFIELD, IL wrote on 2/4/2007...


masterfully crafted international espionage, terrorism, and all of the things lecarre and clancy wish they could write about.

Suzanne C. (Suzanimals) wrote on 10/15/2006...


Russell Banks is one of my favorite authors, and this is one of his best. Totally engrossing and rich with characters and history.