Books like Monogamy by Sue Miller
Following the sudden death of her husband of thirty years, a photographer and artist on the brink of a much‑anticipated gallery opening must confront the grief of losing her partner and the shock of discovering a long‑concealed affair. As she tries to rebuild her life and prepare her exhibition, she grapples with themes of bereavement, secrecy, and the fragility of family bonds.
The novel explores the complexities of marriage, the impact of loss on identity, and the concealed lives people lead behind the scenes of their public personas, all set against the backdrop of contemporary American social life.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Sue Miller
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