Jane Hamilton

Chapter One I used to think if you fell from grace it was more likely than not the result of one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate accident. 1 hadn't learned that it can happen so gradually you don't lose your stomach or hurt yourself in the landing. You don't necessarily sense the...

One WHAT it begins with, I know finally, is the kernel of meanness in people's hearts. I don't know exactly how or why it gets inside us; that's one of the mysteries I haven't solved yet. I always tried to close my eyes and believe that angels, invisible in their gossamer dresses, were keeping...