 
                            Just Desserts
                                    by
                                                                                                                        Mary Daheim
                                                                                                                                                    
                            
                            
                            
                                
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                                            Format
                                            Paperback
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            
                                                                                                    Pages
                                                                                            
                                            
                                                                                                    256
                                                                                            
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Language
                                            English
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Published
                                            Jul 1, 1999
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Publisher
                                            Avon
                                        
                                                                                                                                                    
                                            ISBN-10
                                            0380762951
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            ISBN-13
                                            9780380762958
                                        
                                                                    Description
                        In a setting rich with humor and social satire, a quirky and wealthy family takes center stage, arriving with a flourish that disrupts the tranquility of Jud. Otto Broadie, the extravagant carpet-sweeper magnate, leads his offbeat clan, each member a colorful character filled with their own eccentricities. Their arrival is less about familial ties and more about a whirlwind of chaos that fans the flames of local gossip.
Amidst the ensuing commotion, alliances are tested and friendships strained as the town grapples with the implications of the Broadie clan's presence. The narrative unfolds with a delightful blend of wit and intrigue, drawing readers into a web of secrets and rivalries. The townsfolk, each with their unique quirks, must navigate the social minefield created by their new neighbors, whose tastes in wealth and drama often clash with the simpler lives of those in Jud.
As the story progresses, themes of identity, belonging, and the absurdity of wealth are explored, all wrapped in a humorous package that keeps the reader engaged. With plenty of twists and revelations, the characters' interactions paint a vivid portrait of the challenges faced when old money meets small-town sensibility. Through a tapestry of lively dialogue and clever storytelling, this tale serves up a feast of entertainment that lingers long after the final page is turned.
                Amidst the ensuing commotion, alliances are tested and friendships strained as the town grapples with the implications of the Broadie clan's presence. The narrative unfolds with a delightful blend of wit and intrigue, drawing readers into a web of secrets and rivalries. The townsfolk, each with their unique quirks, must navigate the social minefield created by their new neighbors, whose tastes in wealth and drama often clash with the simpler lives of those in Jud.
As the story progresses, themes of identity, belonging, and the absurdity of wealth are explored, all wrapped in a humorous package that keeps the reader engaged. With plenty of twists and revelations, the characters' interactions paint a vivid portrait of the challenges faced when old money meets small-town sensibility. Through a tapestry of lively dialogue and clever storytelling, this tale serves up a feast of entertainment that lingers long after the final page is turned.
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