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Ned and Isabel, newly wed, struggle to balance their creative ambitions with the demands of a romantic partnership. Their search for authenticity leads them into extramarital relationships with both former lovers and new temptations. During this tumultuous period, they encounter Clive and Dinah—an older, established artistic couple whose partnership challenges the young couple’s preconceived notions about love, commitment, and the artistic life.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Christine Schutt
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