That Night
Alice McDermott
That Night by Alice McDermott is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Read Time: ~5.9 hr
Persian Nights
by Diane Johnson (1987)
About this book
Chloe, a contented and unliberated wife and mother, follows her physician husband on a visit to Iran. When he is summoned home, she has no choice but to continue on alone.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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