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This like-new hardcover is in near-fine condition. The pages are tight, square, and unmarked, with no marks except for a black mark on the bottom edge. Dust cover is unmarked, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The White Mary, a novel by Kira Salak published in 2008, is an intense and thought-provoking story. Marika Vecera, is a war correspondent who has spent years documenting atrocities and tragedies in conflict zones. Her work leaves her emotionally scarred and disconnected from the world. After the apparent suicide of her idol, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robert Lewis, she discovers a letter suggesting he might still be alive in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Her portrayal of Papua New Guinea is immersive, combining her firsthand knowledge of the region with a gripping narrative.
This first edition is near fine. The pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and in good condition, with some visible wear on the top and bottom of the spine. Dust cover is near fine, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The story revolves around the complex relationship between two women from different backgrounds: Lakshmi, an immigrant from India who struggles with isolation and depression, and Maggie, an African American therapist assigned to help her.