The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
Description
When widowed poet Linda Fallon encounters the celebrated author Thomas Janes for the third time, she is thrust back into memories of their past—particularly the passionate affair that once devastated her life. Through interwoven timelines, Anita Shreve masterfully explores the three pivotal meetings between these two complex characters, each encounter revealing new dimensions of their connection and the consequences of choices made long ago. As Linda confronts the man who changed everything, she must grapple with questions of fate, forgiveness, and whether some connections are meant to be revisited. Shreve's lyrical prose and intimate character study create a poignant meditation on love, loss, and the ways our lives are shaped by the people we meet. This is a haunting exploration of how a single relationship can echo through decades, transforming both those who lived it and the stories they tell themselves about it.
Available Editions
paperback
Lb Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
325 pages
ISBN: 9780316713733
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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