The novel follows the story of Dr. Adams, a successful doctor in a small town in the Midwest. He is married to a woman named Mary, who is a devoted wife and mother. However, their marriage is strained by the fact that Mary is not as successful as her husband, and she is often left feeling neglected and unappreciated. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, Mary is immediately drawn to him. She begins to spend more and more time with him, and soon the two of them are having an affair. This causes a rift between the couple, and the doctor is forced to confront his own feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. The novel follows the couple as they struggle to come to terms with their relationship and the consequences of their actions. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and ultimately a story of hope.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1924 · Genre: Realism, Romance, Drama