New York: Henry Holt, 1999. dj. Hardcover first edition - The first novel (and second book) by this highly praised young writer - her first book won or was nominated for numerous awards, and this book has also been widely recommended. Dustjacket comments from Jane Hamilton, Richard Russo and Kent Haruf. Set in a small town in Mexico. 373 pp. ISBN: 0-8050-62181.