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Pages
258
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Ruth draws on her talent for concocting delectable cakes and desserts when her family begins to disintegrate around her--her husband loses his job, her mother moves in, and her long-estranged father shows up at the door with no place to go.

About the author

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Jeanne Ray

Jeanne Ray is an author whose writing has appeared in "Select Editions--Volume 4 2002." Readers often enjoy her direct storytelling.

Characters

RuthProtagonist

A talented baker who uses her skills to cope with her family's disintegration when her husband loses his job, her mother moves in, and her estranged father reappears.

Ruth's husbandSupporting

Ruth's husband, who loses his job, contributing to the family's challenges.

Ruth's motherSupporting

Ruth's mother, who moves in with Ruth and her family, adding to the household dynamics.

Ruth's fatherSupporting

Ruth's long-estranged father, who shows up at her door with nowhere else to go, further complicating family life.

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