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Dolores Claiborne: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Suspected of killing Vera Donovan, her wealthy employer, Dolores Claiborne tells police the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband, Joe St. George, thirty years earlier. Dolores also tells of Vera's physical and mental decline and of her loyalty to an employer who has become emotionally demanding in recent years.

Quick facts about Dolores Claiborne

  • Title: Dolores Claiborne
  • Author: Stephen King
  • First published: 1992
  • Genre: women, intimacy (psychology), confession
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL81622W

Where to read Dolores Claiborne

Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dolores Claiborne about?

Suspected of killing Vera Donovan, her wealthy employer, Dolores Claiborne tells police the story of her life, harkening back to her disintegrating marriage and the suspicious death of her violent husband, Joe St.

Who wrote Dolores Claiborne?

Dolores Claiborne was written by Stephen King.

When was Dolores Claiborne published?

Dolores Claiborne was first published in 1992.

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