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An unforgettable addition to his widely acclaimed body of work, The Late Child is Larry McMurtry's tender, funny, and poignant sequel to The Desert Rose. McMurtry delivers another rich cast of characters -- and a heartfelt, bittersweet story that unfolds on the open road, in one woman's search for strength, understanding, and hope. Harmony is the optimistic, resilient Las Vegas ex-showgirl who returns home one day to the news that her beloved daughter has died, in New York, of AIDS. She manages to stay afloat, buoyed by her precocious five-year-old son, Eddie, and her two outspoken sisters as they set forth on a journey across the country, seeking answers about her daughter's death. From Nevada to New York to Oklahoma, the eccentrics Harmony and her entourage meet nudge them closer to an inner peace with life, and a way to find hope in the future. Alive with inventive storytelling and honest emotion, The Late Child is a warm, enriching experience that...

Who reads The Late Child : A Novel?

Author

Larry McMurtry

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Inc, HarperCollins Distribution Services [distributor], Jonathan Ball Publishers SA [distributor], Simon & Schuster Ltd,Australia [distributor], HarperCollins New Zealand [distributor], Seven Hills Book Distributors [distributor

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780743222549

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Humor

Rating

4.1 / 5 (63 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14