Description
The Story of a Marriage by Andrew Sean Greer is a beautifully crafted literary novel that explores love, loyalty, and the hidden truths that can shape a marriage.
Set in 1953 San Francisco, the story follows Pearlie Cook, a devoted wife whose quiet life revolves around caring for her husband, Holland, and her young son recovering from polio. Their carefully ordered existence is disrupted when a mysterious stranger from Holland’s past arrives, forcing long-buried secrets into the open and challenging everything Pearlie believes about her family and marriage.
With emotional depth and subtle storytelling, the novel examines themes of identity, sacrifice, forgiveness, and the expectations placed on love and relationships in post-war America. Rich in atmosphere and psychological insight, The Story of a Marriage is a compelling portrait of ordinary lives transformed by extraordinary revelations.
