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And Ladies of the Club
And Ladies of the Club
Author: Helen Hooven Santmyer
"... And Ladies of the Club" is a novel about a group of women in Waynesboro, Ohio, who begin a study club, which evolves through the years into a significant community service organization in the town. The books spans decades in the lives of the women involved in the club, between 1868 and 1932. Many characters are introduced in the course of t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425174401
ISBN-10: 0425174409
Publication Date: 4/1/2000
Pages: 1,184
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 30 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 3
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Luluette avatar reviewed And Ladies of the Club on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
I have a well-worn and well-loved copy of this book that I won't part with...I read it over and over again. I've read it at least once every two years for over a decade. I've loaned it out as well - everyone who has read my copy has loved it. A wonderful story full of intertwining characters and plots. I highly recommend it!
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Helpful Score: 6
This is an an oldie but a goodie. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone craving a "can't put it down" read!
NewRuth avatar reviewed And Ladies of the Club on
Helpful Score: 5
The story of the founding members of the Waynesboro Women's club from 1868 to 1932. Interesting historical perspective.

This is one of my all time favorite books.
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Helpful Score: 4
This book provided the inspiration for a group to start our very own book club. A lovely story covering generations of readers. I loved it!
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Helpful Score: 4
From a historical perspective it reviews the lives of a group of women from just after the civil war until they all die. What struck me was how much families are different from 1932 until the present, and how little they changed in the time leading up to that. Seldom do we currently see people growing up, marrying, moving in with their in-laws, and staying in the same community, but that is how it was in small town Ohio. The characters are so alive, I could barely put the book down. It is hard to describe how wonderful this book was to read except to say, at the end I wanted more.
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ajmtym2003 avatar reviewed And Ladies of the Club on
From jacket: from the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War...tells the warm, intimate yet epic tale of the lifetimes of two women in a small Ohio town and the other members of the Waynesboro ladies' literary society.
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This classic novel covers the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War to the threshold of the New Deal.This tale tells the story of two women in a small Ohio town and the other members of the Waynesboro ladies' literary society.
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Miss Santmyer was in her 90's when she wrote this classic tale of friends and their families. A very enjoyable, lengthy read.
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This one was very interesting was not able to guess how things were going to end and I like that about a book..
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This book is a fabulous sweeping saga. A bit of a slow start, but give it a chance. One of my top 10 favorite books for sure.


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