Nora, Nora A Novel
Nora, Nora A Novel by Anne Rivers Siddons is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on December 29, 2009. This 464-page novel is presented in English and centers around twelve-year-old Peyton McKenzie, who grapples with her feelings as her widowed father begins to form a bond with her cousin Nora, a newcomer to their small town of Lytton, Georgia. As Nora takes on the role of a teacher in the first integrated honors class at the local high school, tensions arise within the community, particularly from Peyton’s prim Aunt Augusta.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations. The story delves into the challenges faced by Nora as she confronts the town’s gossip and prejudice, ultimately revealing deeper truths that impact both her and Peyton. Through this journey, the novel addresses themes of love and acceptance in a segregated community, offering insights into the personal costs associated with these values.
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Twelve-year-old Peyton McKenzie isn’t ready to share her widowed father with anyone—certainly not with her cigarette-smoking redheaded cousin Nora, who just rolled into sleepy Lytton, Georgia, this summer behind the wheel of a pink Thunderbird. But her father seems to like Nora, and prim Aunt Augusta hates her, which means she can’t be all bad. And when Nora takes a job teaching the first integrated honors class at the local high school, it appears she might be staying forever.
But there’s something troubling Peyton’s unorthodox cousin, something more than the outspoken town gossips’ complaints about Nora’s “unsouthern ways.” When the truth comes to light, it will rock the segregated small community—and teach Peyton an unforgettable lesson about the enormous cost of love.
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