Clara Callan
A Novel
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3.9 • 16 Ratings
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
In a small town in Canada, Clara Callan reluctantly takes leave of her sister, Nora, who is bound for New York. It's a time when the growing threat of fascism in Europe is a constant worry, and people escape from reality through radio and the movies. Meanwhile, the two sisters -- vastly different in personality, yet inextricably linked by a shared past -- try to find their places within the complex web of social expectations for young women in the 1930s.
While Nora embarks on a glamorous career as a radio-soap opera star, Clara, a strong and independent-minded woman, struggles to observe the traditional boundaries of a small and tight-knit community without relinquishing her dreams of love, freedom, and adventure. However, things aren't as simple as they appear -- Nora's letters eventually reveal life in the big city is less exotic than it seems, and the tranquil solitude of Clara's life is shattered by a series of unforeseeable events. These twists of fate require all of Clara's courage and strength, and finally put the seemingly unbreakable bond between the sisters to the test.
Customer Reviews
Clara Callan
What a beautifully written novel. The author paints a vivid picture of what it was like living in the 30's in a small town.
He did a great job with description and I really felt like I knew the characters.
I was truly sad when the book ended.
What a great read
This is an interesting novel about two sisters, one in rural Ontario and the other in NYC. Told through letters and diary entries. Keeps one turning the pages. Characters are really interesting