The next queen of heaven: a novel
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Harper, 2010.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Harper pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
347 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
"As the new millennium approaches, the eccentric town of Thebes grows even stranger. Clocked by a Catholic statuette, Mrs. Leontina Scales begins speaking in tongues. Her daughter, Tabitha Scales, and her sons scheme to save their mother or surrender her to Jesus--whatever comes first. Meanwhile, choir director Jeremy Carr, caught between lust and ambition, fumbles his way toward Y2K. Only a modern master like Gregory Maguire can spin a tale this frantic, funny, and farcical. The ancient Sisters of the Sorrowful Mysteries join with a gay singing group. The Radical Radiants battle the Catholics. A Christmas pageant goes horribly awry. And a child is born. THE NEXT QUEEN OF HEAVEN is Maguire's most imaginative story yet"--
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Bethany/Clark Adult Collection
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Maguire, Gregory (Next)
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FIC MAGUIRE
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FIC MAGUIRE
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Language:
English
ISBN:
006199779X, 9780061997792
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"As the new millennium approaches, the eccentric town of Thebes grows even stranger. Clocked by a Catholic statuette, Mrs. Leontina Scales begins speaking in tongues. Her daughter, Tabitha Scales, and her sons scheme to save their mother or surrender her to Jesus--whatever comes first. Meanwhile, choir director Jeremy Carr, caught between lust and ambition, fumbles his way toward Y2K. Only a modern master like Gregory Maguire can spin a tale this frantic, funny, and farcical. The ancient Sisters of the Sorrowful Mysteries join with a gay singing group. The Radical Radiants battle the Catholics. A Christmas pageant goes horribly awry. And a child is born. THE NEXT QUEEN OF HEAVEN is Maguire's most imaginative story yet"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Maguire, G. (2010). The next queen of heaven: a novel. 1st Harper pbk. ed. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory. 2010. The Next Queen of Heaven: A Novel. Harper.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory, The Next Queen of Heaven: A Novel. Harper, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Maguire, Gregory. The Next Queen of Heaven: A Novel. 1st Harper pbk. ed. Harper, 2010.
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