The Inn at Lake Devine
The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on April 27, 1999, is a novel that explores themes of family life and romance against a backdrop of social change in 1962 America. The story follows twelve-year-old Natalie Marx, whose quest for summer accommodations in Vermont leads her to confront a family-owned resort that openly excludes Jewish guests. This encounter ignites her sense of justice and sets her on a path filled with unexpected twists and comedic moments.
Readers will find a narrative rich in social commentary and humor as Natalie navigates the complexities of exclusion and acceptance. The novel presents a unique perspective on anti-Semitism and its impact on personal relationships, all while delivering a delightful romantic comedy. With 272 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with Lipman’s sharp wit and insightful observations, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre of fiction that addresses family dynamics and societal norms.
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A novel of sparkling social mischief from the beloved author of Ms. Demeanor and Every Tom, Dick & Harry.
This “tale of delicious revenge” (USA Today) is also “a punchy little comedy of manners…. Think Jane Austen in the Catskills” (Chicago Tribune).
It’s 1962 and all across America barriers are collapsing. But when Natalie Marx’s mother inquires about summer accommodations in Vermont, she gets the following reply: The Inn at Lake Devine is a family-owned resort, which has been in continuous operation since 1922. Our guests who feel most comfortable here, and return year after year, are Gentiles. For twelve-year-old Natalie, who has a stubborn sense of justice, the words are not a rebuff but an infuriating, irresistible challenge.
In this beguiling novel, Elinor Lipman charts her heroine’s fixation with a small bastion of genteel anti-Semitism, a fixation that will have wildly unexpected consequences on her romantic life. As Natalie tries to enter the world that has excluded her—and succeeds through the sheerest of accidents—The Inn at Lake Devine becomes a delightful and provocative romantic comedy.
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