James M. Cain

Mildred Pierce

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ISBN 13:: 9780679723219
author:: James M. Cain
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Random House USA INC International Concepts
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1989
Pages:: 304
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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Mildred Pierce is a powerful and poignant novel by James M. Cain, exploring the darker side of human nature through the eyes of its complex heroine.

Meet Mildred Pierce, a woman with a fierce determination to survive against all odds. With her striking appearance and resourceful spirit, she navigates the challenges of poverty, divorce, and heartbreak, always striving for a better life. Yet, beneath her tough exterior lies a deep-seated vulnerability, as she becomes entangled in a web of relationships that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.

This gripping tale of social observation and emotional violence is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human condition, with its unflinching portrayal of the struggles faced by those on the margins of society.

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