Lee Lowry
Jenny Longworth’s recent marriage to widower David Perry is tested on multiple fronts. Despite her efforts to adapt to living in Europe, she experiences increasing bouts of homesickness.Beyond the continuing challenge of adjusting to a new country and a new language, Jenny must define her role as stepmother to two young adults. Jenny suspects David’s son Marc has a drug addiction, but David defends Marc’s behavior as a 'passing phase.' When his daughter Delphine gets into financial difficulty, David’s protective instincts run counter to Jenny’s views on accountability.As David and Jenny struggle to negotiate their differences, their challenge is heightened by David’s retirement and financial pressures of their own, leading them to consider repatriating to the US. In this sequel to Judge Not, author Lee Lowry completes her trilogy of mid-life love and second marriage with an intimate account of the give and take essential to a healthy relationship.
