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New Novel Delves Into Surprising Life of Older Woman

In the newly released novel, Beyond All Desiring by Judith Laura, the central character of the novel is Sara, a woman in her eighties. When Sara's niece, Janice, a work-a-home mom in her 30s, is notified that her sharp-witted aunt hasn't been seen for several days, Janice's panicky drive to find out what's happened begins our journey of discovering that Sara has led a life very different from what her relatives and friends assume. The novel is set in Trenton, N. J. and Washington, D.C., with side-trips to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and West Virginia. Historical events of the mid to late 20th century form a backdrop to Sara's often tumultuous personal life. As Sara visits an art museum exhibit on Buddhism, we learn of her two marriages - - the first to an abusive man and the second to a kind man who was involved in top secret projects and who develops a bizarre illness. We discover her long but secret love relationship with a woman. And we learn of hidden booklets which hold the key to yet another secret. Stylistically innovative, Beyond All Desiring is realistic and magical, erotic and spiritual. It gives us a rare look into the heart of a woman who was "different" in a time of conformity, and who explored many ways of loving and living.



Judith Laura's previous novel, Three Part Invention, has been widely praised by reviewers and readers. Her poetry, fiction, and articles have appeared in a variety of journals and anthologies. This is her fourth book and second novel. She lives in the DC area. More information about Beyond All Desiring is available on http://www.judithlaura.com/beyond.html



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Title: Beyond All Desiring

Author: Judith Laura

Genre: Literary Fiction with strong women's interest

Publication Date: September 2005

Format: 6x9 Trade Paperback

ISBN: 159526017X

Pages: 200

List Price: $15.95

Publisher: Llumina Press

Distributors: Ingram, Baker & Taylor

Contact: proser2002 at hotmail- dot- com

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