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Synopsis

This book offers a compelling analysis of a man's profound personal journey after fifteen years away from his family. When he left, he was a young man, adrift and self-destructive. By the time he returns, he's wealthy and successful, but his motivations are complex and his intentions unclear. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day reflections, the man grapples with the motivations behind his past actions and his long absence, as well as the profound social topics of sin, redemption, and the nature of family. The author delves into the man's memories and unravels the complexities of his relationships with his mother, two sisters, and the woman he loved and lost. As the man reconnects with his past, he must confront the choices he made, the consequences of his actions, and the enduring power of love and family ties. Ultimately, this book explores the transformative nature of redemption and the enduring strength of human connection.

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About the Author

May Sinclair (1863-1946), poet, translator, critic, fiction writer, woman's suffrage advocate, and co-founder of a pioneering psychoanalytic clinic, was one of the most popular female British novelists of the early twentieth century. Her twenty-four novels include "Mary Olivier: A Life and The Three Sisters.
Francine Prose's most recent book is "The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women & the Artists They Inspired. A contributing editor at "Harper's, she is the author of ten books of fiction, including "Blue Angel, a 2000 National Book Award finalist.

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