Wilbur Larch from “The Cider House Rules,” but otherwise features a new set of characters. According to Simon & Schuster, “Queen Esther” will span much of the 20th century as it follows ...

ALBANY, New York — New York Democrats are poised to delay until November the special election to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik’s House seat — a move that would deny House Republicans a crucial ...

Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that Irving's "Queen Esther" will be published Nov. 4. His novel will bring back Dr. Wilbur Larch from "The Cider House Rules," but otherwise features a new set ...

This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "Queen Esther" by John Irving. (Simon & Schuster via AP) ...

NEW YORK (AP) — In John Irving’s next book, the author is returning to St. Cloud’s, Maine, and to the orphanage made famous in his acclaimed “The Cider House Rules.” Simon & Schuster announced ...