Dorothy Allison — Cavedweller

Abacus Uk 1998 Paperback, 434pp. Dorothy Allison’s Cavedweller tells the story of Delia Byrd and her three daughters: Amanda, Dede, and Cissy. Prior to the start of the novel, Delia had lived in the fictional town of Cayro, Georgia and was married to a man named Clint Windsor, with whom she had had Amanda and Dede. Clint was abusive toward Delia, and Delia ran away one night when he almost killed her, leaving Amanda and Dede behind. Delia then met Randall Pritchard, a successful musician from a band called Mud Dog. Delia subsequently moved to California and joined the band. Delia also fell in love with Randall and later had Cissy. By the time the novel begins, Randall and Delia have broken up and the band’s best days are behind them. (ISBN: 9780349111063). Good.