No one explores the rich tapestry of the human heart as Belva Plain does. Her more than twenty New York Times bestsellers have captivated readers and garnered legions of devoted fans. Now Plain dazzles us once again with a new novel of rare eloquence and raw emotion…a powerful tale about the consequences of greed—and the acts of love and forgiveness that can heal the heart. Cassie Wright never saw it coming. As owner of Wright Glassworks, the foremost company in a thriving New England town, Cassie’s life was quiet, focused on her work and home…until a tragic accident turns her carefully ordered world upside down. For there is a surviving child to think about—and Cassie must take in one-year-old Gwen, who has no one else to care for her. As the years pass, Cassie will raise Gwen as her own, and a little girl who lost everything will flourish in a world of privilege and opportunity. Enter Jewel Fairbanks. Beautiful and conniving, Jewel will touch the lives of both Cassie and Gwen in powerful ways. From the moment they meet, Jewel envies Gwen, who seems to have everything Jewel wants. The two couldn’t be more different, but their lives will soon become inextricably intertwined. Both will marry—but to profoundly different men. For Gwen, it is honest, hardworking Stan who steals her heart; Jewel will set her sights on Jeff, a shrewd businessman who owns the company where Stan works. But when Stan makes a shocking discovery on the job, relationships begin to shift and change...and soon a tangled drama of greed, jealousy, and betrayal will encircle both couples, as a chain reaction of unexpected events changes four lives forever—in ways they never could have foreseen….
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"This novel provided a glimpse into the contrast of marriages that are wealthy or struggling, they all are fragile and need to be carefully taken care of regardless of your circumstances. I like Belva Plain's work. "
— Pam (5 out of 5 stars)
" It took me longer than I thought it would. I haven't read her in years. "
— Amy, 2/18/2014" Nice gentle story "
— Karen, 2/17/2014" This was a good story about human nature and what drives people. "
— Athena, 2/3/2014" This book was okay. It was interesting but didn't have too much of a plot "
— Cheryl, 1/28/2014" Quite trite "
— Sue, 1/20/2014" Belva Plain as usual delves into the minds of her characters and creates a tale of real life drama. "
— Loraine, 1/13/2014" This kept me reading but the ending was too quick and too pat. Very readable but not as good as her earlier books. "
— Lynda, 1/11/2014" This novel provided a glimpse into the contrast of marriages that are wealthy or struggling, they all are fragile and need to be carefully taken care of regardless of your circumstances. I like Belva Plain's work. "
— Pam, 1/9/2014" My first Belva Plain book. Family saga, this one about Faustian bargains and jealousy. "
— Blaine, 12/28/2013" -Not one of her best but enjoyable. "
— Olean, 12/28/2013" Very solid sweet story so far :) "
— Debbie, 12/10/2013Belva Plain (1915–2010) was the author of more than a dozen bestselling novels with both period and contemporary settings and themes.
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.