Set in the 1970s, this epistolary novella centers on the correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer after Carrie discovers a stash of love letters written by David’s wife to Carrie’s husband. The narrative progresses through the exchange of physical letters as the two strangers compare details of their spouses’ clandestine meetings and shared history. They document specific betrayals, such as expensive gifts and secret getaways, while navigating their own growing intimacy. The story tracks how they confront the technical realities of infidelity and the logistical burden of maintaining a marriage built on systemic deception.
Readers who enjoy character studies framed through documents and private artifacts will find this format engaging. It serves those interested in the psychological mechanics of grief and the process of reclaiming identity after domestic trauma. The reader walks away with a perspective on how strangers can find solidarity in shared betrayal and the cold clarity required to leave a dishonest partnership. It provides a focused look at the shift from victimhood to agency when a private life collapses under the weight of external secrets.
Inward-looking; an easy read.
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- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
