"Evidence of the Affair" by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a short story told through a series of letters exchanged between two individuals, Carrie and David, who discover that their respective spouses are having an affair with each other. The narrative unfolds as they confide in each other, sharing their emotions and contemplating their next steps as they navigate the betrayal they have experienced. The epistolary format of the book allows for a unique storytelling approach, offering insights into the characters' inner thoughts and feelings as they grapple with the complexities of their situation.
The book delves into themes of love, betrayal, self-realization, and empowerment as Carrie and David find solace in each other's correspondence. The plot revolves around their evolving relationship through letters, revealing a connection that transcends the affair that brought them together. With a surprising twist at the end, the book explores the intricacies of human emotions and relationships in a concise yet impactful manner.
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Content warnings may include themes of infidelity, heartbreak, emotional distress, and potential triggers related to relationship betrayal.
From The Publisher:
The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Dear stranger…
A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man she's never met-a choice that will forever change both their lives.
My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know you…
The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here.
Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when it's broken. more
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About the Author:
Taylor Jenkins Reid is the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted.
She worked in feature film casting, development, and various other roles in the entertainment industry before turning to writing full time. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and their dog. Her next novel, Daisy Jones & The Six, will be available in Spring 2019.
For more information, visit www.taylorjenkinsreid.com.
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