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Alteration
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $15.99
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Published: May 5 2026
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Margaret is an acclaimed fashion designer, devoted mother, keeper of order and elegance in a city that never slows. But one morning, she simply doesn't get out of bed. She has the startling discovery that here, within her quilted sanctuary, life feels gentler, truer, and more alive.
What begins as a quiet rebellion becomes a daring experiment in stillness. From her antique four-poster bed, Margaret receives a parade of visitors - among them are her free-spirited best friend, fretful daughter, young neighbor, and even the echo of her late husband. As secrets and old wounds surface, she begins to confront painful truths.
With wit, wonder, and a sharp eye for the absurd, Alteration invites us to ask what happens when we stop merely performing and begin fully living - one unexpected revelation at a time.
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Original, fascinating, exceptional, Alteration is an entertaining, engaging, and thought-provoking read from start to finish and one that showcases author Claire Ibarra's deftly crafted, character and narrative driven storytelling style...An extraordinary and unreservedly recommended pick. - Midwest Book Review
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