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[[Mary Jo Putney]] rewrote and expanded this book. The new version was released as [[The Rake - Mary Jo Putney|''The Rake'']] in 1998. | [[Mary Jo Putney]] rewrote and expanded this book. The new version was released as [[The Rake - Mary Jo Putney|''The Rake'']] in 1998. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 3 August 2021
- Renamed: The Rake
- Author: Mary Jo Putney
- Publisher: Signet
- Year: 1989
- Editor: Hilary Ross
- Setting:
- Amazon Listing: The Rake and the Reformer - Out-of-Print
Book Description
Reggie Davenport is a drunk and a ne'er do well. But when he inherits an estate, he sees a chance to redeem himself. Alys Weston is the farm's manager, hiding from the world as she buries herself in work. She and Reggie slowly and carefully become friends and lovers -- but Reggie's love of drink threatens their fragile relationship.
As is typical of a Mary Jo Putney book, there is humor mixed with the strong emotional punches. The topic of alcoholism is never treated as a plot device, and the scenes where the charming-when-sober Reggie becomes out-of-control drunk are vivid and powerful.
Mary Jo Putney rewrote and expanded this book. The new version was released as The Rake in 1998.