
Theirs had been an ecstatic marriage, blessed with love and wealth and passion. But now their lives were strangely altered. Confined to a wheelchair for more than six years, beautiful Lydia's marriage had slowly crumbled about her. With his good looks and tremendous vitality, her husband Ivan Stanfield, the world-famous musician, had the choice of anyone he wanted. And Lydia was cut off from the joy she had known with her husband. How could she hold this handsome man when lovely women were irresistibly drawn by his magnetic charm? Other could not resist his charms, how could she find away to hold him? When an enchanting young woman came into their home, Lydia faced a crisis of love that might tear her family apart. But from the depths of her misery, Lydia turns to notice the unhappiness of others: of her sister and her daughter. She realizes that by comparison, her life is possibly more fortunate than she had believed. Then she discovered the secret of her restless husband's dreams, and she found the courage and strength to overcome her jealous heart! And then comes the possibility that she might be able to walk again.
Lydia Stanfield faces a crisis of identity and marital stability when her physical disability and her husband's wandering eye threaten to dissolve their long-standing union. Lydia, confined to a wheelchair, struggles to maintain her connection to her husband, Ivan, a world-famous musician whose vitality and charm attract constant attention from other women. The narrative follows her internal conflict as she navigates feelings of inadequacy and jealousy while observing the unhappiness of her family members. The story examines the power dynamics within a marriage defined by long-term infidelity and the potential for personal transformation through the recognition of others' suffering.
Readers often note that this work deviates significantly from the author's typical formulaic romance style. Discussion frequently centers on the unconventional nature of the protagonist's marriage and her passive acceptance of her husband's extramarital affairs. Critics highlight the somber tone and the lack of traditional romantic resolution, which often surprises long-time fans of the author's bibliography. Many readers find the character dynamics challenging, as the narrative focuses more on the protagonist's internal struggle than on a conventional path to happiness.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
1970-06-01
Publisher:
Arrow Bks.
ISBN-10:
0090032705
ISBN-13:
9780090032709
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