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Some believe Bedford, Maine, is cursed. Its bloody past, endless rain, and the decay of its downtown portend a hopeless future. With the death of its paper mill, Bedford's unemployed residents soon find themselves with far too much time to dwell on thoughts of Susan Marley. Once the local... read more

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They knew Susan Marley.

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  • Dreams: The residents of Bedford all dream about Susan, but in their waking hours seem largely without ambitions/dreams.
  • Inertia: The residents of Bedford seem to barely notice the decades long decline of their town, and seen unable or unwilling to fight to keep the mill open.

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  1. Sarah Langan (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperTorch
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 006087290X
Page Count: 400

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Reading Level: Adults

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