“A richly detailed, slow-burning family saga distinguished by incisive psychological insight and masterful research… Shattuck is such a good writer, giving us swaths of cultural and historical background as gracefully and intelligently as she parses the emotional depths of her characters. Every note in the novel rings clear and true.”
— THE NEW YORK TIMES
jessica shattuck
the last house
in conversation with Emily Franklin
the patio at partners village store
5pm
Partners Village Store is thrilled to welcome Jessica Shattuck to celebrate the release of her latest novel “The Last House” on Tuesday, July 9th at 5pm. Please join us for a riveting program as Jessica discusses her novel in conversation with Emily Franklin, author of The Lioness of Boston.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Women in the Castle comes a sweeping story of a nation on the rise, and one family’s deeply complicated relationship to the resource that built their fortune and fueled their greatest tragedy, perfect for fans of The Dutch House and Great Circle.
Spanning multiple generations and nearly eighty years, Last House tells the story of one American family during an age of grand ideals and even greater downfalls. Set against the backdrop of our nation’s history, this is an emotional tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each other—and captures to stunning effect the gravity of time, the double edge of progress, and the hubris of empire.