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Jane Hamilton's take on the modern romance novel

Broadcast: Midmorning, 06/08/2009, 10:06 a.m.

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Author Jane Hamilton is best known for books that depict tragedy and human frailty. She departs from that formula in her new novel, "Laura Rider's Masterpiece," a dark comedy about a bored wife with literary aspirations and her attempts to create art from life.

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  • Jane Hamilton: Author of "Laura Rider's Masterpiece." Her previous books include "A Map of the World" and "The Book of Ruth."

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