Fidelity: A Novel

In the quiet seaside town of Freeport, old friendships and whispered histories linger like the tide. When Cora Albright asks a simple question about a missing woman named Ruth, the genteel conversation at a porch gathering unravels, exposing the weight of past tragedies and unspoken loyalties. Dr. Deane Franklin, a keen observer with a habit of reading people’s faces, finds his own past and present collided as his new wife Amy tries to fit into the close‑knit community. Meanwhile, the Lawrence family and their longtime friend Edith grapple with memories of loss that have shaped their lives for years.

Through sharp dialogue and a keen eye for social nuance, the novel sketches a portrait of small‑town propriety that masks deeper currents of grief, guilt, and longing. Listeners are drawn into a world where a single inquiry can set off a cascade of emotions, pulling each character toward a reckoning they have long avoided. The opening chapters set the stage for an intimate exploration of how fidelity—to family, to memory, and to oneself—can both bind and betray.