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An observant wife / Naomi Ragen.

Ragen, Naomi, 1949- (author.).

Summary:
"In this rich and compassionate novel, An Observant Wife, Naomi Ragen continues the love story between newly observant California-girl Leah and ultra-Orthodox widower Yaakov from An Unorthodox Match. From the joy of their wedding day surrounded by supportive friends and family, Yaakov and Leah are soon plunged into the complex reality of their new lives together as Yaakov leaves his beloved yeshiva to work in the city, and Leah confronts the often agonizing restrictions imposed by religious laws governing even the most intimate moments of their married lives. Adding to their difficulties is the hostility of some in the community who continue to view Leah as a dangerous interloper, questioning her sincerity and adherence to religious laws and spreading outrageous rumors. In the midst of their heartfelt attempts to reach a balance between their human needs and their spiritual obligations, the discovery of a secret, forbidden relationship between troubled teenage daughter Shaindele and a local boy precipitates a maelstrom of life-changing consequences for all"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250260079
  • ISBN: 1250260078
  • ISBN: 9781250853578
  • ISBN: 1250853575
  • Physical Description: viii, 339 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First Edition.
  • Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021.
Subject: Orthodox Judaism > Fiction.
Married people > Fiction.
Secrecy > Fiction.
Genre: Love stories.

Available copies

  • 7 of 8 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 8 total copies.
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Albright Memorial Library FICTION RAGEN (Text) 50686016091345 Adult Fiction Available -
Boone Area Library RAG (Text) 33249024502753 Fiction Checked Out 05/13/2024
Martin Library Adults RAG Fiction (Text) 33454005891783 Reading Room Balcony Available -
North Wales Area Library F Ragen (Text) 35410000797621 NWAL Fiction Available -
Taylor Community Library FICTION RAGEN (Text) 50692010942384 Adult Fiction Available -
Wernersville Public Library RAG (Text) 33249023984002 Fiction Available -
Bethlehem Main Library f (Text) 33062009495970 Adult Fiction Available -
Clymer Library FIC RAG (Text) 32596000500248 Adult Fiction Available -

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