Angela Dunnewald's sense of self, of direction, is fraying. She finds herself lost and alone despite a calendar full of society events, charity meetings, shopping dates, and dinners her aloof husband expects her to attend. Her best friend is a vivacious flirt, but Angela only strays when she discovers a young drifter haunting the grounds of her house. Desire to be intimate unlocks the need for achievement; Angela becomes unrecognizable to her peers and to herself. Legter's new novel offers betrayal, passion, secrets, and truth, all from inside a world that threatens to suffocate to the vanishing point."The novel boasts some stunning turns of phrase bridging Angela's thoughts and reality.... A heartbreaking and exquisite story about emotional violence." - Kirkus Reviews