--- product_id: 1762329 title: "The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014" brand: "sue miller" price: "VT6980" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1762329-the-arsonist-hardcover-deckle-edge-june-24-2014 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014 **Brand:** sue miller **Price:** VT6980 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014 by sue miller - **How much does it cost?** VT6980 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1762329-the-arsonist-hardcover-deckle-edge-june-24-2014) ## Best For - sue miller enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sue miller brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-bUs-wM3L.jpg) ![The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G86VQymkL.jpg) ![The Arsonist Hardcover – Deckle Edge, June 24, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31S7rk1IZ3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BROKEN, SUDDENLY *by L***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 14, 2014* During one summer in a small New Hampshire town, tensions are ignited between the summer people and the locals after a string of fires spread across the landscape. Despite its time period, set in the 1990s during the Clinton years, the issues exposed during and after each conflagration seem timely.Bud Jacobs, the editor of the local newspaper, writes about the impact of the arsonist:"The sense of community that is the bedrock of small-town life is broken, suddenly."Home from a fifteen-year stint in Kenya doing aid work, Frankie Rowley finds herself caught up in the fear that overwhelms all the residents, as she also struggles with family issues. Her parents, Sylvia and Alfie, have retired to their former summer home in Pomeroy, but Alfie's slow descent into dementia seemingly changes everything about the dynamic between them. Meanwhile, Frankie is at loose ends, undecided about what to do next and whether or not to return to Africa.In Miller's beautiful prose, the story of  The Arsonist: A novel  unfolds, while Frankie and newspaper owner Bud give in to the powerful pull between them.We follow the tale from the perspectives of the various characters, as it sweeps back and forth through the years, revealing the relationships between them all and the paths that have led them to where they now are. We learn more about Sylvia's teen years and how an unresolved relationship has informed her life in the subsequent decades.Meanwhile, we must ask ourselves: Who is targeting the summer people in Pomeroy, and why? Could the frustrations and conflicts of the past be presenting themselves now? What will Frankie decide about her next project, and how can she escape the feelings of not belonging anywhere?Themes of home and belonging, of the social context that surrounds us in our dwellings, and the divide across which hostilities are played out, bring the story to its somewhat nebulous conclusion, with still more questions than answers. A brief fast forward through the years gives us a glimpse of what might be, even as we puzzle over those unanswered questions. A lovely narrative that will never leave me. Five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ another plus for Sue Miller *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 2, 2014* I have been in love with Sue Miller's writing since The Good Mother, which I read at least 20 years ago. I wait anxiously for another book from her and each time I read another, I am amazed at how she is able to capture the deep feelings beneath the surface of even daily life. In the arsonist she uses Bud and Frankie almost as symbols of the ordinary and the dreams of what we are and what we want in life. The book is a slow dive into those feelings. The losses and changes old age brings, through the characters Alfie and Sylvia. There is also a dive into class distinction between the summer people and the residents of Pomeroy. So much is examined, yet it is so subtle that some people would perhaps call it a boring read. If you're looking for adventure packed, this book is not for you. If you're looking to see what makes us all tick, what we think and feel as we carry on with life, then this book is a jewel. Thank you Sue Miller, your books are well worth waiting for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another delight by Sue Miller. *by N***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2014* Let me start by saying that I love Sue Miller's writing. I have read all her books. And having said that I must say the negative reviews puzzle me. Is it her best? In my opinion, no. But the level of her writing and character development is so superb that even a book with flaws sails far and above the rest. I don't even think I liked the main character. That happens a lot in Miller novels as the people in them are human. I felt the main character was full of herself, elevated in her mind above everyone else because she had done humanitarian work. And couldn't decide what to do next. Oh, the angst! Yes, flaws abound. But the portrayal of her dad with issues of his own was very real and interesting. The plot of the fires in the town is not resolved to my liking, but it's not my book. When we delve into another world in a novel we get what we get; it was enough for me and I'll be back for the next Sue Miller adventure. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1762329-the-arsonist-hardcover-deckle-edge-june-24-2014](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1762329-the-arsonist-hardcover-deckle-edge-june-24-2014) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*