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The Calamity Club

# The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett: Plot, Characters, Themes, Review & Book Details **The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett** is a historical fiction novel set in **Oxford, Mississippi, in 1933**, during the Great Depression. Best known as the author of *The Help*, Stockett returns with a story centered on **friendship, survival, female resilience, social class, and defiance**. The novel follows three very different women—**Meg Lefleur, Birdie Calhoun, and Charlie**—whose lives become unexpectedly connected. As they confront poverty, family secrets, social expectations, and limited choices, their unlikely friendship develops into a powerful source of courage and hope. For readers searching for **The Calamity Club plot, characters, review, themes, publication date, or similar books to The Help**, this guide covers the essential details. ## The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett: Quick Facts | Book Detail | Information | | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | **Title** | The Calamity Club | | **Author** | Kathryn Stockett | | **Publisher** | Spiegel & Grau | | **Publication Date** | May 5, 2026 | | **Language** | English | | **ISBN** | 9781954118829 | | **Genres** | Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction | | **Setting** | Oxford, Mississippi | | **Time Period** | 1933, Great Depression | | **Main Characters** | Meg Lefleur, Birdie Calhoun, Charlie | ## What Is The Calamity Club About? **The Calamity Club** tells the story of three women

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