Hold Fast Till Dawn

Larry and Jenny Andrews are a New England couple who have been happily married for fifteen years, and who have two fine children: Rick and Christy. Their lives are stable and happy. Then one day, Larry's old flame, Ky, turns up again in his life on a business pretext. Larry is forced to confess to Jenny about his and Ky's tragic break-up, and how he feels guilty for never having told Ky how sorry he was. He manages to apologize to Ky now, and wants to go on with his life, but Ky refuses to let go. Larry is flattered by Ky's attentions, but he wants to remain faithful to his wife. Jenny feels plain and dowdy beside the glamorous Ky. And the children, initially admiring of Ky, become confused at the turn of events. Will a near-tragedy involving Rick on a sailing trip finally set things right?This was a wonderful story. The characters are complex. Larry is basically a good guy who suffers when he is torn between temptation and fidelity. Jenny is a strong heroine who cares deeply about her family; a quiet woman whose courage holds the family together. The conclusion of the story is right and deeply moving. Recommended.