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When a husband’s mistress bears an uncanny resemblance to his wife, a daring swap is set in motion. The wife embarks on a drastic plan, adopting the mistress’s role while the mistress assumes her place. The story follows their humorous attempts to navigate their lives, uncovering questions of identity, marital fidelity and social expectation. Set against a backdrop that lightly touches on Ohio life, the plot blends comedy with moments of genuine introspection.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Olivia Goldsmith
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