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Hester Kaplan Books

    This author primarily explores the complexities of marriage and the inherent limits of truly knowing another person. Her narratives delve into themes of addiction, the corrosive nature of lies, and the arduous journey toward rebuilding trust. Through compelling stories, she offers readers profound insights into the darker aspects of human psychology while simultaneously celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of recovery. Her approach to writing is deeply personal, resonating with universal themes of human connection and vulnerability.

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    The Edge of Marriage

    • The Edge of Marriage

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.4(43)Add rating

      In nine stories of choice, discovery, and change, the characters in this extraordinary debut collection ride the wavering line between commitment and promise. In "Claude Comes and Goes," a husband confesses affection for his wife's former lover who is dying. In "Dyaesthesia," a wife struggles with her responsibility for her adulterous husband after he is maimed in an accident. In the title story, a husband confronts his wife's breakdown and his own surfacing resentments. In language that is eloquent and moving, Kaplan's stories speak to the mystery and pleasure of friendship, love, and marriage. This startling and powerful collection is illuminated by keen insight and hope.

      The Edge of Marriage

    • Tell, The

      • 350 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(214)Add rating

      Exploring themes of love and family, this novel challenges traditional views on marriage, duty, and betrayal. It delves into the complexities of commitment and the difficult choices individuals face regarding loyalty and personal happiness. The narrative invites readers to reflect on what it means to stand by loved ones or to seek freedom from those bonds.

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