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Bantry invited her friend, our lovely Miss Marple to help her investigate, and they both went on a little trip in order to find out the truth.Īlthough the book started with the cozy town where Miss Marple lived, the case took part of a bigger stage this time, and Miss Marple had to deal with people who’s not familiar with her and won their trust. Questions were raised about this case right away: Who is this girl? Why is she in The Bantrys’ library? 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Whether as a businesswoman, mother, or television personality, she is unafraid to blaze a new trail, even if it means losing family, friends, and her community.īorn and bred to be devout, Heather based her life around her faith. Straight off the slopes and into the spotlight, Heather Gay is famous for speaking the gospel truth. Named one of Entertainment Tonight's Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2023Īs seen in The New York Times, People, The Cut, Vulture, The Daily Beast, Today, Bustle, Us Weekly, Life & Style, and Interviewĭrinking and Tweeting meets Unorthodox in this vulnerable memoir about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star's departure from the Mormon Church, and her unforeseen success in business, television, and single motherhood. ![]() |