Mr. Bridges : Mountain Lake Press : 9781959307204 : 1959307207 : 20 May 2023 : "Following author Jessie Thorpe's acclaimed debut novel 'Bolton Roper, ' her new title, 'Mr. Bridges, ' is deftly set in the 1980s and once again showcases her natural flair as a novelist for both originality and the kind of narrative drive storytelling style that is replete with the types of details and descriptions that provide a feeling of authenticity, believability, and reader engagement that raise a novel to the level of fine literature ... 'Mr. Bridges' is unreservedly recommended." --Midwest Book Review Jack Bridges is the popular principal at Great Forest elementary school in suburban Washington, D.C. His easy manner and likeability contribute to his success and job satisfaction. Each day, he attends to his work and returns home to his wife Greta and their three young sons, Chris, Bud, and Sam. Nina Talbott is a housewife living near the school. She is raising two daughters, Polly and Elaine, while