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by Beatriz Williams (Goodreads Author)

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I am currently reading The Glass Ocean and trying to figure out which author wrote which character's story?? Have any of the authors revealed this information??

Theresa They may not be telling but if you have read anything stand alone from these authors it's pretty obvious which character belonged to which writer.

It'…moreThey may not be telling but if you have read anything stand alone from these authors it's pretty obvious which character belonged to which writer.

It's been awhile since I read so a lot of the plot and the character names are escaping me. But there was one character that several times her actions were described as "nails biting into her palms" when anxious. That author is Lauren Willig. I like her writing but she uses this saying far too much. It's very annoying over the course of a novel. I also believe Karen White's writing is distinctive and she often writes about Southern women. It was evident to me she authored the character who was married to the man who owned the art. Again.. Sorry I can't even remember character names but maybe that helps. This then leaves the other character as Beatriz Williams. I had only read short stories from her before this book so she was the least obvious to me. (less)

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What was with the constant referrals to the mouth sore on Mrs Schuyler?

Lizz Rusin I think it is to add to the "ick" factor of her character. Also, I'm assuming the mouth sore is oral herpes, which was generally associated with prost…moreI think it is to add to the "ick" factor of her character. Also, I'm assuming the mouth sore is oral herpes, which was generally associated with prostitutes or the "unclean". Makes for a contrast that such a dignified woman would have that type of disease.
Perhaps its possibly a reference to her past, or maybe her association with the arts (and artists). At the turn of the century there was a budding lesbian society, specifically among the upper middle class, that was tied to some romanticism and the rise of women getting the right to vote and more freedom. (less)

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Not at all pertinent to the plot, but who is Margery Schuyler? She's not on Williams' Schuyler family tree. Prunella is, though.

Frances Peterson I think she's not on the family tree because she doesn't have any descendants. She is sister to Harrison Schuler and Thomas Schuler Junior, and daught…moreI think she's not on the family tree because she doesn't have any descendants. She is sister to Harrison Schuler and Thomas Schuler Junior, and daughter of Thomas Schuler. It is also possible that the tree hasn't been updated yet. (less)

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