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Set at the turn of the twentieth century, the novel follows a young woman from a prominent Boston family who, during a summer on the New Hampshire coast, falls into a passionate and forbidden affair with an older man. The relationship’s consequences ripple through the family, exposing the strict social conventions and expectations of the era. Through the heroine’s experiences, the story examines themes of sexual behavior, single motherhood, and the complex dynamics of man‑woman relationships within the broader context of New England society.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anita Shreve
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