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In The Tree of Hands, Ruth Rendell explores the fragile bonds that bind families together and the devastating consequences when they break. Set in the fictional town of Kingsmarkham in the late 1950s, the novel tells the story of four families--the Moores, the Robinsons, the Fletchers, and the Willises--whose relationships are tested to the limit by the seismic changes of the decade. As the town undergoes rapid social and economic transformation, the families are forced to confront their own secrets and demons. Torn apart by their own self-interest, love, and jealousy, they are ultimately powerless to repair the damage that has been done.

The Tree of Hands is a brilliantly written and deeply moving tale of family, love, and betrayal.; 8vo; $6.50.