Synopsis:
In blue-collar Empire Falls, the divorced, forty-something proprietor of a local greasy spoon struggles to keep his teenage daughter, alcoholic father, an ex-wife who has taken up with the owner of a health club, and dope dealing brother in line.
Comment:
Part of a two book deal that includes Richard Russo's "Straight Man". Steindorff hopes to fast-track the project into production.
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