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Under the Influence by Joyce Maynard, Out Feb. 23

When her drinking problem causes Helen to lose her husband and custody of her son, she has nowhere to turn. In Under the Influence, the Havillands, connected philanthropists, take Helen under their wing and offer her support, friendship, and even the influence to get back custody of her son. But at what cost?

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