The Manning Girl

The novel "The Manning Girl" is a quiet but strong tour de force that follows the story of Tyler Manning, a bachelor of 38, who is planning his first day of summer vacation when a strange car approaches his Kansas farmhouse and he is holding a three-week-old infant. The babys father is his estranged brother, Mickey Manning, who brings unexpected danger into their lives. The novel reimagines George Eliots 1860 fable "Silas Marner" and places it in a contemporary Midwestern frame, exploring the unique situation of a single father supported by a surprising community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Publisher: Regal House Publishing LLC

The novel, "The Manning Girl," is a remarkable literary achievement that showcases a quiet but powerful narrative. Authored by Marly Swick in 1992, the story revolves around Tyler Manning, a high school teacher, part-time farmer, and bachelor of 38 years. As he prepares for his first day of summer vacation, a mysterious car arrives at his Kansas farmhouse, leaving him holding a three-week-old infant—the child of his estranged brother. Throughout the narrative, Swick weaves the parallel story of Tyler and his younger brother, Mickey Manning, who is charming but deceitful. The possibility of Mickey's return haunts Tyler throughout May's childhood, and when he reappears, he brings unexpected danger into their lives.

"The Manning Girl" reimagines George Eliot's 1860 fable, "Silas Marner," and sets it in a contemporary Midwestern context. The novel follows the girl, May Manning, and her uncle/father from her unexpected arrival to her 21st year. Through tenderness and humor, "The Manning Girl" delves into the unique situation of a single father, supported by an astonishing community.

Tyler Manning, a high school teacher, part-time farmer, and bachelor of 38 years, finds himself in a surprising predicament as a mysterious car arrives at his Kansas farmhouse, leaving him holding a three-week-old infant—the child of his estranged brother. Throughout the narrative, Swick weaves the parallel story of Tyler and his younger brother, Mickey Manning, who is charming but deceitful. The possibility of Mickey's return haunts Tyler throughout May's childhood, and when he reappears, he brings unexpected danger into their lives.

"The Manning Girl" reimagines George Eliot's 1860 fable, "Silas Marner," and sets it in a contemporary Midwestern context. The novel follows the girl, May Manning, and her uncle/father from her unexpected arrival to her 21st year. Through tenderness and humor, "The Manning Girl" delves into the unique situation of a single father, supported by an astonishing community.

Tyler Manning, a high school teacher, part-time farmer, and bachelor of 38 years, finds himself in a surprising predicament as a mysterious car arrives at his Kansas farmhouse, leaving him holding a three-week-old infant—the child of his estranged brother. Throughout the narrative, Swick weaves the parallel story of Tyler and his younger brother, Mickey Manning, who is charming but deceitful. The possibility of Mickey's return haunts Tyler throughout May's childhood, and when he reappears, he brings unexpected danger into their lives.

"The Manning Girl" reimagines George Eliot's 1860 {PHONE} Marner," and sets it in a contemporary Midwestern context. The novel follows the girl, May Manning, and her uncle/father from her unexpected arrival to her 21st year. Through tenderness and humor, "The Manning Girl" delves into the unique situation of a single father, supported by an astonishing community.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646033942