The Talk Funny Girl by Roland Merullo

Set in a small, insular New England town, the story follows Marjorie Richards, a resilient young woman raised in a reclusive and abusive household where her parents speak a peculiar, invented language. As she navigates the challenges of her oppressive upbringing, Marjorie finds solace and strength in unexpected friendships and a job with a kind-hearted stonemason. Her journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment, as she learns to break free from the chains of her past and embrace the possibility of a brighter future.

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