{"product_id":"9781439129784","title":"The Late Child","description":"An unforgettable addition to his widely acclaimed body of work, \u003ci\u003eThe Late Child\u003c\/i\u003e is Larry McMurtry's tender, funny, and poignant sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Desert Rose.\u003c\/i\u003e McMurtry delivers another rich cast of characters -- and a heartfelt, bittersweet story that unfolds on the open road, in one woman's search for strength, understanding, and hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarmony is the optimistic, resilient Las Vegas ex-showgirl who returns home one day to the news that her beloved daughter has died, in New York, of AIDS. She manages to stay afloat, buoyed by her precocious five-year-old son, Eddie, and her two outspoken sisters as they set forth on a journey across the country, seeking answers about her daughter's death. From Nevada to New York to Oklahoma, the eccentrics Harmony and her entourage meet nudge them closer to an inner peace with life, and a way to find hope in the future. Alive with inventive storytelling and honest emotion, \u003ci\u003eThe Late Child\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm, enriching experience that celebrates the unique relationship between mother and child.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154818973936,"sku":"9781439129784","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781439129784_p0.jpg?v=1763756070","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781439129784","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}