The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

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The Paper Palace

by Miranda Cowley Heller

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⭐3.8 on Goodreads ⭐

Reese’s Book Club pick

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The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

 

➡️ Reese’s Book Club pick

➡️ #1 New York Times Bestseller

➡️ Over 2 million copies sold worldwide

“The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller is a powerful and emotionally gripping novel that has captivated readers worldwide. Set at a family’s summer retreat on Cape Cod, the story follows Elle, a fifty-year-old mother of three, whose seemingly happy marriage is thrown into question over the course of one life-changing day. As memories of her childhood love, Jonas, resurface and unresolved feelings re-emerge, Elle is forced to confront the weight of the past and the choices that have shaped her life.

Exploring themes of love, loyalty, trauma, and identity, “The Paper Palace” is an unforgettable work of literary fiction and a perfect pick for book clubs and readers who love emotionally rich, character-driven stories.

 

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  • Title: The Paper Palace
  • Author: Miranda Cowley Heller
  • Edition published date: 19-Apr-22
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 059332983X
  • ISBN: 978-0593329832
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  • Pages: 400
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  • Series: n/a

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“It is a perfect August morning when Elle Bishop awakens in the Back Woods Cape Cod cabin where her family has spent every summer for generations. but this morning is different: last night Elle and her oldest friend had a secret passionate encounter outside in the darkness while their spouses chatted away inside.”

About the author

Miranda Cowley Heller is an acclaimed American author and screenwriter, best known for her debut novel, “The Paper Palace”. Before turning to fiction, Heller was senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, where she oversaw legendary shows including The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love. Drawing on her expertise in television, she crafts character-driven narratives that explore love, family, and the choices that define us. Heller spent her childhood summers on Cape Cod.

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