Adam and Eve Classic Reprint

A tender, challenging tale of love, duty, and new beginnings set in a Cornish harbor town.

In a world of hard work, family ties, and hard choices, a young woman named Eve faces a life-changing moment after her mother’s death. Struggling with loneliness and the pull of independence, she weighs a future that could free her—from the quiet duties of her past to the unknowns of a different home and people.

The narrative follows the pressures of marriage, loyalty, and community as Eve, her companion Adam, and the people around them navigate secrets, obligations, and the lure of a chance at a steadier life. The story explores how love can be both a shelter and a source of heartache, and how decisions ripple through a close-knit village.

• Richly drawn setting in a coastal town, with vivid glimpses of daily life and the local culture.
• Character-focused drama centered on Eve, Adam, Joan, and Reuben as they face duty, ambition, and affection.
• Themes of family obligation, independence, and the costs and rewards of choosing a new path.
• A blend of quiet moments and turning points that shape the characters’ futures without rushing the pace.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic, character-driven storytelling with a strong sense of place.

About the editors

RUSSELL L. PARR, CFA, ASA, is a Senior Vice President of AUS Consultants, where he assesses the value of intellectual property and advises his clients about the investment value of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A sampling of his clients includes AT&T, Battelle, Pfizer, Silicon Graphics, TRW, and Exide Corp. He is the author of Intellectual Property: Licensing and Joint Venture Profit Strategies and three other books, and publisher of Licensing Economics Review. Mr. Parr holds an MBA and a BS in electrical engineering and is working toward a PhD in international business strategies.

PATRICK H. SULLIVAN, PhD, is a founding partner in the ICM Group, a consulting company focused on extracting value from intellectual capital. He also develops business, financial, and technology strategies for technology-based enterprises and values intellectual assets for business and management use. A sampling of his clients includes Dow Chemical, Xerox, NASA, General Motors, the University of Chicago, and Stanford University. He is also affiliated with Law & Economics Consulting Group, an expert testimony firm. Dr. Sullivan has an undergraduate degree in engineering, a master's in R&D management, and a doctorate in business administration.