The Angel in the CornerBeing brought up by an overbearing, competitive mother has left Virginia with an altered view of men and relationships. She rushed in to marriage to escape her mother, but her new husband, Joe, is difficult and unpredictable, but Virginia is determined to make their relationship work. When Joe reveals a darker side that twists married life into something damaging, drawing her into one humiliating situation after another, Virginia is forced to admit that her romantic dream has turned into a nightmare. First published in 1956, The Angel in the Corner is a book about suffering, endurance, and ultimately, strength. |
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