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Karen E. Bender
Karen E. Bender is an author of novels and short fiction who edited The Best American Mystery Stories 2006. Her writing often focuses on the quiet tensions of family life and the social issues that
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Synopsis
Karen E. Bender's collection of stories delves into the pervasive influence of money and perceived value on her characters' lives. From an eighty-year-old swindler seeking genuine connection on a cruise to a reality show creator facing a family crisis, these narratives explore what truly defines worth in contemporary America. The book presents a singular literary work by an important writer at the height of her power.
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Eighty-year-old swindlerProtagonist
Reality show creatorProtagonist
Young artist parentsProtagonist
Estranged granddaughterSupporting
