The Story of a Marriage
ABOUT
THE BOOK
It is 1953 and Pearlie, a dutiful housewife, finds herself living in the Sunset district of San Francisco, caring not only for her husband’s fragile health but also for her son, who is afflicted with polio. Then, one Saturday morning, a stranger appears on her doorstep and everything changes. All the certainties by which Pearlie has lived are thrown into doubt as she struggles to understand the world around her, most especially her husband, Holland.
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
Set in 1950’s America, this novel examines the political, sexual and racial tensions of the time. The author presents us with a love triangle full of secrets and intrigue.
The story is a page-turner, the writing is beautiful and the characters are strange and familiar at the same time, there are reflections on marriage, but also on youth, war, race, courage and love.