The Patron Saint of Lost Girls

The Patron Saint of Lost Girls

By: Maureen Aitken

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In 1970s and '80s Detroit, the city wrestles with an unending economic downturn, increasing violence, and white exodus to the suburbs. Amid all of this is twentysomething Mary who is just trying to grapple with her identity in a world filled with uncertainty.

In this collection of linked stories, we follow Mary as she seeks to cope with and withstand hardship and confront her fears of exploitation, abuse, and death. Along the way, she delves into the complex yet nurturing relationships with her family and friends who teach her to love better, live fuller, and question power. The Patron Saint of Lost Girls presents an unflinching tale of life in the late twentieth-century postindustrial Midwest.

Details & specs

Publisher name:
Wayne State University Press

Publication date:
2025-09-16

Format:
Paperback / softback | Trade paperback (US)

Distributor:
UTP Distribution

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