This collection of stories focuses on human temptations, vulnerabilities, and tender triumphs. A corrupt federal judge alienates his family. A tortured classical music composer becomes a monk. A wealthy Long Island socialite flees to Nepal to start a new life. A grieving widow discovers her dead husband's secrets. A vicious crime at an elite boarding school reveals a secret cult. A dying best-selling novelist finds comfort in nature and an old dog. These and other stories delve into the raw emotions and dark corners of normal people in challenging circumstances.
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