Rainey's lament
Elizabeth Ridley
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11
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320
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Rainey's lament
Published
1998
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781860494123
Description
Elizabeth Ridley's novel begins when bright, self-confident, red-headed Rainey McBride is born in a crowded locker room after a basketball game in 1970. Abandoned by her teenage mother and raised in rural Wisconsin by stern Scandinavian grandparents, Rainey's longing for love and affection is fulfilled by her exotic second cousin Ambrose Torsten Dienst, a stylish, wealthy, would-be Danish prince embodying all the grace and glamour missing from Rainey's stolid small town life. Following their dramatic encounter at a Thanksgiving dinner in 1979, Rainey and Ambrose become blood brothers and swear their souls to protecting each other, a solemn vow that leads to devastating consequences years later. Rainey comes of age in a world made up of two places: one for those who know grief, and the other for those who haven't yet experienced it. Rainey's story becomes a lament in every sense: a passionate song about loss, about the people who have fled from loss, and those who - like Rainey - wait for the day when, through love, they may truly understand the keening songs of sorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rainey's lament?
This edition of Rainey's lament has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rainey's lament?
For most readers, Rainey's lament typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rainey's lament?
The estimated word count for Rainey's lament is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rainey's lament?
Rainey's lament was written by Elizabeth Ridley.
When was Rainey's lament published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.