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It is 1953, and America is still haunted by the war. Pearlie and Holland live quietly with their son in San Francisco, with a barkless dog in a vine-covered house. Apart from Holland's elderly aunts, the family have no regular visitors. That is until one day, a neat and elegantly dressed gentleman named Buzz appears at their door. "The Story of a Marriage" portrays three people trapped by the restrictions of their era, and reveals how we can never truly know the ones we love.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores love, secrets, and misunderstandings in 1950s America.
Who is this book for?
This book offers a deep dive into the complexities of relationships set against a nostalgic 1950s backdrop. You'll find yourself intrigued by how the characters' quiet lives are subtly shaped by societal expectations, and how their personal secrets slowly unfold. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in emotional depth and historical nuance.
