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Linda Fallon, a celebrated poet, unexpectedly reunites with former lover Thomas Janes at a literary festival. An affair years earlier devastated both of them, leaving lasting shadows. Through revelations and flashbacks from her teenage years to her 50s, Linda confronts the consequences of that choice and the possibility of forgiveness. The story follows her journey, illuminating the enduring impact of love, regret, and the search for closure.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Anita Shreve
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