First published 1319
Stuart and Gillian were married—until Oliver arrived. A decade after their initial separation, the three protagonists reunite to dissect the emotional wreckage of their past. Oliver, charismatic and unrepentant, has returned to disrupt the fragile peace they've constructed. Each character speaks directly to the reader, revealing their version of events, their justifications, and the raw wounds of betrayal. As secrets emerge and old tensions reignite, they must confront the messy aftermath of a love that destroyed one marriage and created unexpected connections. What happens when passion fades and only complicated history remains?
Genres: fiction, drama, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: London (England)
240 pages · Hardcover · Knopf