The Prodigal Son returns! The religious zeolot learns the power of the written word! The "Die Is Cast" for Leland and Paula Strout. Apart for years, each finds his and her own separate peace. Paula's mental illness and Leland's unorthodox infidelity culminate tragically in a triangle of love, hate, and unspeakable regret. Paula Strout dabbles in Feminism with an eye toward the improbable and the rediculous. Her daughters help her to overcome almost impossible odds. A twist at the end of the book will surprise and leave the reader wondering! .