Romance· United States
A Widow for One Year
by John IrvingAggregate Editorial Score35/100
#25,307of 98,734 books
Library Journal
Published 1998English
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Published in 1998, A Widow for One Year established John Irving as one of the defining voices in romance. A timeless romance, A Widow for One Year by John Irving (1998) celebrates the transformative power of love with warmth and authenticity.
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💕 Romance
Stories centred on love, relationships, and emotional connection.
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notable · national
199835
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