Absolution

In Saigon in 1963, two young American wives form a wary alliance. Tricia is a starry-eyed newlywed, Charlene is a practiced corporate spouse and mother of three, a talented hostess and determined altruist, on a mission to relieve the "wretchedness" she sees all around her. A riveting account of women's lives on the margins of the Vietnam War.From the renowned winner of the National Book Award.