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Anita Shreve tells the story of a newlywed pair who relocate to a derelict beach house on the Atlantic coast, aiming to build a life together. As they confront financial strain and the looming crisis of the 1929 stock market crash, their marriage is tested amid the social upheavals and hardships of the era. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the external forces that shape their destiny.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Anita Shreve
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