by Belva Plain
First published 1993
Lara Osborne wants nothing more than a complete family in her small Ohio town. She pours her devotion into her marriage while her sister Connie searches for fortune, whether through her own efforts or a wealthy husband. Their brother Eddy climbs the Wall Street ladder as a rising star who could earn millions if he exploits those closest to him. Connie's beauty and ambition drive her toward risky choices. Lara's blind loyalty puts everything she values in jeopardy. Eddy's ruthless tactics threaten to destroy his relationships and his future. When scandal erupts and prison looms, the three siblings face the consequences of their different paths. Connie's marriage crumbles under betrayal. Lara watches her cherished life fall apart. Eddy confronts shame and ruin. The Osborne family must navigate conflicting loyalties and devastating revelations to discover whether their shattered dreams can be rebuilt.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, sibling-rivalry
Setting: Ohio
Period: 20th-century
563 pages · Paperback · G K Hall & Co