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A technologically skilled rheumatologist and a budding sculptor, Abe and Cassandra Green have built a life that feels like the best they could hope for—a tranquil afternoon on the San Francisco Bay, a cherished boat, and a daughter preparing for Harvard. Their bond, rooted in both romance and shared ambition, withstands daily struggles until an unexpected affair erupts, threatening everything. The story follows the couple’s sudden conflict and the choices that might upend their world.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Katherine Hill
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