Green is a strong writer, especially when it comes to descriptions of marital tension . . . A novel with realistic portrayals of marriage and friendship. . .”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Complicated secret legacies are exposed as two families reel from a betrayal, creating a ripple effect no one could have imagined at the core of this multigenerational saga.”
—Eva Lesko Natiello, New York Times best-selling author of The Memory Box
“Riveting and fast-paced, this novel holds your attention from the first to the very last page. The Convention of Wives is unflinching in its revealing account of generations of women who survive dire political realities as well as threats to their friendships, marriages, and families.”
—Robin Rosen Chang, author of The Curator's Notes
“A medical mystery reveals devastating secrets as debut novelist Debra Green unspools the history of two intertwined families back through the generations. Rich in historical detail and deeply perceptive insights into the nature of betrayal and love.”
—Michelle Cameron, author of The Fruit of Her Hands and Beyond the Ghetto Gates
“The Convention of Wives is a captivating story about friendship, marriage and survival, but also opens our eyes to the impact of genetic disease and emerging treatments. A delightful and timely read!”
—Karen A. Grinzaid, MS, CGC, assistant professor and executive director of JScreen at Emory University
“In a story that spans centuries and crosses continents, Debra Green weaves a complex tale of family secrets, love, loss, and redemption.”
—Susan Schoenberger, author of The Liability of Love
“If you love historical fiction, family sagas, women’s friendships, and a juicy secret or two to tie them all together, then The Convention of Wives is the book for you!”
—Alina Adams, author of The Nesting Dolls
“Debra Green’s skillfully braided story of two families, several generations, love, marriage, friendship, and a medical mystery makes for a thoroughly entertaining and oh-so-satisfying read.”
—Deborah K. Shepherd, author of So Happy Together
“Debra Green is a wonderful storyteller, and her sweeping tale of family secrets had me turning pages from beginning to end. The Convention of Wives tells the story of Dina Aharoni Wasserman and Julia Cawley Kinsella, two young wives and mothers who meet in the 1970s, lose touch, then reunite decades later in a dramatic climax that reveals the mysterious end to their earlier friendship. Green masterfully moves the narrative back and forth in time and place, weaving together the lives of Dina’s Jewish ancestors and Julia’s Christian heritage to remind the reader that long-hidden family trauma still lives and breathes in each of us. A gripping family saga.”
—Mally Becker, author of The Turncoat’s Widow
“. . . compelling and enjoyable. . .. Any reader interested in the science of genetic diseases and forensic paternalism will find this book intriguing.”
—Barry Rosenbloom, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
