Dionysos in Tears

The story explores the evolving relationship between John Lion Deveron and April McCreagh, a captivating secretary at his newspaper. Their summer of shared luncheons hints at deeper feelings, challenging Lion's stable but unfulfilling marriage to Cynthia. As family visits unfold, the tension escalates due to Cynthia's disapproval, leading to a conflict between desire and duty that threatens to unravel Lion's comfortable life.