Books matching: brothel as central location
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Save:The Green House by Mario Vargas Llosa is a complex novel set in a village in Peru, exploring the absurdities and consequences of bigotry during World War II. The story revolves around a brothel on the outskirts of the village, impacting the lives of the residents and the surrounding area. The narrative is characterized by layered storytelling, interweaving different timelines and characters with abrupt shifts, making it a challenging yet intriguing read.
Santa María de Nieva rises up at the junction of the Nieva with the upper Marañón, two rivers that embrace the town and form its boundaries. Across the way, emerging from the Marañón are two islands t... - #2
Save:Mary Jane Marsh Simmons, a divorced mother of seven daughters, decides to move back to her small hometown in Texas to raise her girls away from the dangers of the big city. She buys a rundown house that was once a brothel and enlists the help of Joe Clay Carter, a retired Marine, to remodel it. As Joe works on the house, he not only falls in love with Mary Jane but also forms a special bond with her daughters who are determined to make him their new dad.
The heartwarming story follows the journey of Mary Jane, Joe, and the seven girls as they navigate through love, family, and second chances in a small town setting filled with humor, romance, and warmth.
Mary Jane Marsh Simmons rapped lightly on the motel door. Nothing. Not even a faint snore. Surely Joe Clay hadn’t already left. If he had she’d be in big trouble because there didn’t appear to be anyo...
