by Anna Quindlen · Chatto & Windus · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780701167165
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«Black and Blue» is the contemporary fiction novel by Anna Quindlen, published by Chatto & Windus in paperback (256 pages, in English).
Fran Benedetto has hidden for eighteen years the bruises her husband Bobby leaves her, convinced that her son needs a father and that she still loves him. When she sees the expression of the ten-year-old boy, she decides to flee with him. As Beth, she tries to rebuild her life away from home while hoping Bobby won't keep his promise not to let her go.
First edition, first printing. The novel was shortlisted for the Orange Prize in 1998.
It is suitable reading for book clubs and for adults interested in stories about domestic violence and personal reconstruction.
Anna Marie Quindlen is an American author, journalist, and opinion columnist.
