{"product_id":"the-train-now-departing-paperback","title":"The Train now Departing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartha Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the two novellas: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Train Now Departing \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eWhen \"The Mousetrap\" Closes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of suspense and surprise. These carefully written little gems showcase Grimes at her best.\"--\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grimes has created a work of value here, a book that expands her art, her reputation--and possibly her audience.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Richmond-Times Dispatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Atmospheric and chilling...Grimes  exhibits] a complete mastery of emotional nuance and  a] virtuoso treatment of the grayest coloration.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Intelligent...Merits applause.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Toronto Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As atmospherically evocative as  an] Edward Hopper painting.\"--\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An a cappella novella, each note strong and noncompetitive.\"--\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Grimes once again demonstrates her keen eye for character. Both of these languidly paced novellas focus on middle-aged women who long for respite from their narrow, disappointing lives and find it, at least temporarily, in the company of a man...Thoughtful, compelling, even dark stories--for readers more inclined toward investigating emotions than searching for armchair adventure.\"--\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartha Grimes is the bestselling author of eighteen Richard Jury mysteries and also the acclaimed fiction \u003cb\u003eFoul Matter\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCold Flat Junction\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHotel Paradise\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eThe End of the Pier\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eThe Train Now Departing\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 7.89 x 5.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 12, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758627062048,"sku":"9780451203755","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a87c2ce0c1535eda39a1182cc08ab30b_f9173535-28cd-4014-8882-028396e8950d.webp?v=1780130922","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-train-now-departing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}