

American Wife
Book • 2008
The novel tells the story of Alice Blackwell, a quiet and bookish woman from Wisconsin who marries Charlie Blackwell, a wealthy and charismatic member of a prominent Republican family.
As Charlie becomes President, Alice is thrust into a life of power and influence, navigating the contradictions between her private beliefs and her public persona.
The book delves into themes of class, wealth, and the complexities of marital relationships, drawing inspiration from real-life events but with significant fictional elements.
As Charlie becomes President, Alice is thrust into a life of power and influence, navigating the contradictions between her private beliefs and her public persona.
The book delves into themes of class, wealth, and the complexities of marital relationships, drawing inspiration from real-life events but with significant fictional elements.
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