52-poem cycle explores the grief and loneliness epitomized by the widow, but shared by all.

Explores how widows were portrayed in early American culture, and how widows themselves created identities in response to their unique roles. Utilizing widows'

Ruth Stone has always eschewed self-promotion and, in the words of Leslie Fiedler, "has never been a member of any school or clique or gaggle of mutual admirers

How do older women come to terms with widowhood? Are they vulnerable or courageous, predictable or creative in dealing with this life challenge? Most books abou

“The Widows kept me on the edge of my seat. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller.” —Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize-Finalist The Bright Forever Insp