Bearer of bad news: a novel
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"For someone who hates secrets, Las Vegas hairdresser Lucy Rey is about to be faced with a whole bunch of them. After discovering that her fiancé has been cheating on her with someone from his improv class, Lucy finds herself short on funds and desperatefor a change of scenery. Enter a most unusual job opportunity: a Bearer of Bad News. Sure, it's a little weird, but Lucy's employer is wealthy beyond compare, so who can blame her for wanting to outsource? Despite the few details, and the fact that the bad news sounds more like a vaguely worded threat, Lucy can't say no to the perks: an-all-expenses-paid trip to the Italian Dolomites plus a generous bonus if she proves she's found her client's sister and delivered the message. Then she learns that her mission is just the tip of the iceberg. Launched into a world of betrayal and greed involving eighty-year-old secrets, stolen jewels, and a World War II-era mystery, Lucy is in way over her head. And she's connected to this story in ways she never could have imagined. For fans of Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphat is Completely Fine and Kirstin Chen's counterfeit, Bearer of Bad News is an exhilarating romp that deftly explores the weight of secrets, the power of friendship, and how, by healing the wounds of the past, we can build a brighter tomorrow"--
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Dini, E. (2025). Bearer of bad news: a novel. First Gallery Books hardcover edition. Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dini, Elisabeth. 2025. Bearer of Bad News: A Novel. Gallery Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dini, Elisabeth, Bearer of Bad News: A Novel. Gallery Books, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dini, Elisabeth. Bearer of Bad News: A Novel. First Gallery Books hardcover edition. Gallery Books, 2025.
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| Last Sierra Extract Time | May 12, 2025 11:10:05 AM |
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| Last File Modification Time | May 12, 2025 11:10:13 AM |
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