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Автор: Cathy Lamb
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      ^OUTSTANDING PRAISE FOR CATHY LAMB AND HER NOVELS

      THE LANGUAGE OF SISTERS

      “Lamb once again draws readers into the joys and sorrows of family life. With fascinating, memorable characters and a deeply engaging plot, her latest is a captivating look at the different lives shared by one family and the power of their love to bring them through life’s best and darkest hours.”

      —Booklist

      THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

      “The blending of three or more generations and the secrets they harbor keeps this story moving briskly, culminating in a satisfying ending that makes us believe that despite heartache and angst, there can be such a thing as happily ever after.”

      —New York Journal of Books

      SUCH A PRETTY FACE

      “Stevie’s a winning heroine.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      HENRY’S SISTERS

      An Indie Next List Notable Book

      “A story of strength and reconciliation and change.”

      —The Sunday Oregonian

      THE LAST TIME I WAS ME

      “Charming.”

      —Publishers Weekly

      JULIA’S CHOCOLATES

      “Julia's Chocolates is wise, tender, and very funny. In Julia Bennett, Cathy Lamb has created a deeply wonderful character, brave and true. I loved this beguiling novel about love, friendship and the enchantment of really good chocolate.”

      —Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author

      Books by Cathy Lamb

      JULIA’S CHOCOLATES

      THE LAST TIME I WAS ME

      HENRY’S SISTERS

      SUCH A PRETTY FACE

      THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

      A DIFFERENT KIND OF NORMAL

      IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE

      WHAT I REMEMBER MOST

      MY VERY BEST FRIEND

      THE LANGUAGE OF SISTERS

      NO PLACE I’D RATHER BE

      THE MAN SHE MARRIED

      Published by Kensington Publishing Corporation

       Henry’s Sisters

       CATHY LAMB

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      KENSINGTON BOOKS

       http://www.kensingtonbooks.com

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      KENSINGTON BOOKS are published by

      Kensington Publishing Corp.

      119 West 40th Street

      New York, NY 10018

      Copyright © 2009 by Cathy Lamb

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.

      All Kensington titles, imprints, and distributed lines are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotion, premiums, fund-raising, and educational or institutional use.

      Special book excerpts or customized printings can also be created to fit specific needs. For details, write or phone the office of the Kensington Sales Manager: Kensington Publishing Corp., 119 West 40th Street, New York, NY 10018. Attn. Sales Department. Phone: 1-800-221-2647.

      Kensington and the K logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.

      ISBN-13: 978-1-4967-1572-2

      ISBN-10: 1-4967-1572-1

      First Kensington Trade Paperback Printing: August 2009

      eISBN-13: 978-0-7582-4480-2

      eISBN-10: 0-7582-4480-0

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      Printed in the United States of America

       To JayRae, RaeMac, and The “T” Man

       with love

      Contents

       Chapter 1

       Chapter 2

       Chapter 3

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Chapter 19

       Chapter 20

       Chapter 21

       Chapter 22

       Chapter 23

       Chapter 24

       Chapter 25

       Chapter 26

       Chapter 27

       Chapter 28

       Chapter 29

       Chapter 30

       Chapter 31

       Chapter 32

       A Reading Group Guide

       Discussion Questions

       1

       I would have to light my bra on fire.

      And my thong.

      It is unfortunate that I feel compelled to do this, because I am particular about my bras and underwear. I spent most of my childhood in near poverty, wearing scraggly underwear and fraying bras held together with safety pins or paper clips, so now I insist on wearing only the truly elegant stuff.

      “Burn, bra, burn,” I whispered, as the golden lights of morning illuminated me to myself. “Burn, thong, burn.”

      I studied the man sprawled next to me under my white sheets and white comforter, amidst my white pillows. He was muscled, tanned, had a thick head of longish black hair, and needed a shave.

      He had been quite kind.

      I would use the lighter with the red handle!

      I envisioned the flame crawling its way over each cup like a fire-serpent, crinkling my thong and turning the crotch black and crusty.

      Lovely.

      I stretched, pushed my skinny brown braids out of my face, fumbled under the bed, and found my bottle of Kahlúa.

      I swigged a few swallows as rain splattered on the windows,