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An Interview with Karen Brichoux

Lawrence based author Karen Brichoux's latest novel is called The Girl She Left Behind. This marks the third novel for Brichoux who says although her books have been characterized as chick lit, she doesn't really like the term. By Laura Spencer

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An Interview with Karen Brichoux

Kansas City, Missouri – Lawrence based author Karen Brichoux's latest novel is called The Girl She Left Behind. It explores family relationships and friendships and tells the story of Katherine Earle, a young woman who runs away at 18 to marry her boyfriend, but returns to her hometown of Silver Creek, Montana three years later. This marks the third novel for Brichoux who says although her books have been characterized as chick lit, she doesn't really like the term.

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