A look at a seemingly tranquil New England village that is actually rife with illicit affairs, crime, and tragedy, as seen through the eyes of Olive, whose sharp wit and stern exterior conceal a kind but tortured heart and steadfast moral center. Olive's interactions with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly village pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other people of their community are the focus of the story, which covers 25 years.
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A look at a seemingly tranquil New England village that is actually rife with illicit affairs, crime, and tragedy, as seen through the eyes of Olive, whose sharp wit and stern exterior conceal a kind but tortured heart and steadfast moral center. Olive's interactions with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly village pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other people of their community are the focus of the story, which covers 25 years.
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