First published 1953
Marcus stands at a crossroads that will define his future. His path keeps crossing with Narcissa, a woman whose own struggles mirror his uncertainties about love and purpose. Their relationship develops against the backdrop of a changing America, where old certainties no longer hold and new possibilities emerge daily. Marcus must choose between the safety of familiar routines and the risk of following his heart. Narcissa faces her own difficult decisions about family, independence, and what she truly wants from life. Their stories weave together as both characters discover that the most important journeys happen not in grand gestures but in small moments of courage and connection. This is a story about two people learning that sometimes the greatest adventure is simply being honest about who you are and what you need.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Hardcover · Viking Juvenile