Peter Orner

American writer of fiction and nonfiction, known for short stories, novels, and essays.

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  1. 1. The Gossip Columnist's Daughter

    Jed Rosenthal, a stalled writer and co-parent, becomes obsessed with the unsolved 1963 death of young Hollywood actress Karyn "Cookie" Kupcinet after discovering a sudden break in his family’s friendship with her parents. His investigation through archives, photos, and family stories—spanning seven decades—unravels family secrets and examines the ties and tensions that shape identity and loyalty, told with wry humor and human insight.

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