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A Great Marriage: A Novel By Frances Mayes
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In A Great Marriage, bestselling author Frances Mayes explores the complexities of love and marriage through the lives of two entwined families. The story begins with Dara Willcox, a law student from North Carolina, and Austin Clarke, a British art dealer temporarily in New York. Their chance meeting at an art gallery ignites a passionate connection, and despite their different paths—Dara's commitment to law school and Austin’s work in New York—they decide to build their lives together.
As their wedding approaches, the couple is poised for a celebration of their love and future. However, during Dara’s engagement dinner, a small but significant incident—her mother Lee spilling red wine onto Austin—foreshadows impending turbulence. Shortly after, Austin receives troubling news from London that forces Dara to abruptly cancel the wedding. She remains silent about the reasons, disrupting the family’s tradition of openness and leaving her loved ones in the dark.
Dara retreats to California and Indigo Island, South Carolina, while Austin returns to London, where he faces a personal tragedy with far-reaching consequences. Lee, Dara's mother, takes an unexpected trip to London, setting in motion a series of events that profoundly impact the lives of everyone involved.
The novel delves into the intricacies of relationships, both familial and romantic, with Mayes’s signature blend of warmth, humor, and insight. It examines how casual choices and unforeseen events shape the course of love and marriage, introducing memorable characters and a story that intertwines personal growth with the fateful twists of life.
In A Great Marriage, bestselling author Frances Mayes explores the complexities of love and marriage through the lives of two entwined families. The story begins with Dara Willcox, a law student from North Carolina, and Austin Clarke, a British art dealer temporarily in New York. Their chance meeting at an art gallery ignites a passionate connection, and despite their different paths—Dara's commitment to law school and Austin’s work in New York—they decide to build their lives together.
As their wedding approaches, the couple is poised for a celebration of their love and future. However, during Dara’s engagement dinner, a small but significant incident—her mother Lee spilling red wine onto Austin—foreshadows impending turbulence. Shortly after, Austin receives troubling news from London that forces Dara to abruptly cancel the wedding. She remains silent about the reasons, disrupting the family’s tradition of openness and leaving her loved ones in the dark.
Dara retreats to California and Indigo Island, South Carolina, while Austin returns to London, where he faces a personal tragedy with far-reaching consequences. Lee, Dara's mother, takes an unexpected trip to London, setting in motion a series of events that profoundly impact the lives of everyone involved.
The novel delves into the intricacies of relationships, both familial and romantic, with Mayes’s signature blend of warmth, humor, and insight. It examines how casual choices and unforeseen events shape the course of love and marriage, introducing memorable characters and a story that intertwines personal growth with the fateful twists of life.
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