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Two writers, one friendship, and an unforgettable correspondence. A glittering, smart and sassy debut of love, literature and letter writing.

About the Author

Carlene Bauer is the author of the memoir Not That Kind of Girl. She has written for n +1, Slate, Salon, and the New York Times, and lives in Brooklyn.

Reviews

Evocative…witty…sparky
*Stylist*

Bauer captures the style and language of the period with gleeful dexterity… Exquisite
*Washington Post*

The characters’ charm and intelligence make them irresistible company
*Daily Mail*

A story of conversion, shattered love and the loss of faith, recalling 20th-century masters like Graham Greene and Walker Percy… Bauer is a distinctive stylist who can write about Simone Weil or Kierkegaard with wit and charm.
*New York Times Book Review*

Warm, intelligent and addictive
*The Simple Things*