Martina Bedar’s Departure
examines myriad human frailties and strengths
“A unique...compelling read. Bedar writes cleanly, clearly conveying her story…the plot is straightforward and easy to follow.” Kirkus Review
Marital drama offers author’s emotional complexity and stunning insight
Very satisfied with and grateful for her long-term marriage to Peter, Bella, a middle-aged wife, mother and mental health professional becomes unexpectedly entangled in an arousing relationship with Lucas, a lonely but proud man several years her junior. As their friendship deepens, strong feelings arise between the two, driving them toward a level of intimacy Bella had not intended. Perceiving herself of lofty character and unwilling to deceive or betray her husband, Bella asks Peter to open their marriage to allow them both one last opportunity to explore their sexuality with others as they both enjoyed in their premarital youth. Thus begins an emotional and sexual journey that endures for several years, sending Bella and Peter spiraling downward into an abyss of doubt and upward toward deeper comprehension of themselves, each other and what it is they value most.
Exploring the consequences of an unconventional lifestyle on its married participants, Martina Bedar’s extraordinary debut novel probes deeply into the human psyche, offering profound insights and a nuanced portrayal of the emotional landscape of her characters. Struggling through the very choice they believed they could absorb through the strength of their bond, Bella and Peter's new definition of marriage presents unforeseen and often starkly impactful outcomes.
Departure examines the most fundamental of ties that bind us to others and to ourselves, while also providing, with wise counsel, guidelines for surviving the emotional wreckage that often accompanies abandonment, separation and divorce.
Exploring the consequences of an unconventional lifestyle on its married participants, Martina Bedar’s extraordinary debut novel probes deeply into the human psyche, offering profound insights and a nuanced portrayal of the emotional landscape of her characters. Struggling through the very choice they believed they could absorb through the strength of their bond, Bella and Peter's new definition of marriage presents unforeseen and often starkly impactful outcomes.
Departure examines the most fundamental of ties that bind us to others and to ourselves, while also providing, with wise counsel, guidelines for surviving the emotional wreckage that often accompanies abandonment, separation and divorce.
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