Title: Lydia's party
Description: "Lydia is having a party, one she hosts every year for a group of six women friends who look forward to the annual midwinter bash that has become a cherished ritual in their lives. Over a table laden with dishes, Lydia prepares to make a shattering announcement. When Lydia's announcement shocks them all they rediscover the enduring bonds of friendship and find their lives changing yet again in new and unexpected ways" --
Subjects: Middle-aged women, Parties, Fiction, Life change events, Female friendship, Literary, Fiction, psychological, Chicago (ill.), fiction, Friendship, fiction
Places: Chicago (Ill.)