RICHES TO RUINVILLE

Pamela Dillman masterfully brings to life this delightful comic novel. When two Manhattan socialites are left penniless by their thieving husbands, their shared humiliation is boundless. Dillman's kind but determined Diane and sarcastic, snobbish CeCe must overcome their lifelong rivalry and team up to find lodging and work far from New York. Accompanied by Dillman's finest creation, Julian, CeCe's lovable but spoiled assistant, they bus to an inherited house just outside Ruinville, Louisiana--appropriately named. Small-town behavior, food, personalities, and accents are masterfully presented as CeCe bartends and Diane waitresses, encountering people they never dreamed of meeting. Their relatable shared woes ultimately make them better people and lasting friends. Dillman enhances every plot twist, and even a Southern romance. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]