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In the affluent setting of Martha's Vineyard, parents Fern and Edgar—married with three children—rely on an inherited estate for their luxurious lifestyle, despite claiming anti‑money philosophies. When the estate abruptly runs out of funds in 1976, the family’s stability unravels. The parents drift apart, each seeking escape: Fern embarks on a road trip with a stranger, and Edgar attempts a perilous sailing voyage with another woman. The children, left without guardians, create an improvised “Neverland” led by the witty and resourceful Cricket, age nine. The novel explores the impact of sudden financial loss on family dynamics, class identity, and personal agency within a New England upper‑class community.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ramona Ausubel
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