Ask Again, Yes A Novel
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane is a novel published by Simon and Schuster on May 28, 2019. This first edition spans 400 pages and is written in English. The story revolves around two rookie NYPD cops, Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, who are neighbors in the suburbs. Their families face hidden struggles, with Francis’s wife, Lena, experiencing loneliness and Brian’s wife, Anne, dealing with instability, setting the stage for significant events that unfold over the years.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of family life and the coming-of-age journey of Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope, who develop a lifelong friendship. Their bond is tested through shocking events that challenge their loyalties over three decades. The novel presents a poignant examination of marriage, intimacy, and the enduring power of forgiveness, making it a reflective read for those interested in literary fiction.
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The triumphant New York Times Bestseller *The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick*
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by People, Vogue, Parade, NPR, and Elle
“A gem of a book.” —Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
How much can a family forgive?
Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie NYPD cops, are neighbors in the suburbs. What happens behind closed doors in both houses—the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne, sets the stage for the explosive events to come.
In Mary Beth Keane’s extraordinary novel, a lifelong friendship and love blossoms between Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope, born six months apart. One shocking night their loyalties are divided, and their bond will be tested again and again over the next thirty years. Heartbreaking and redemptive, Ask Again, Yes is a gorgeous and generous portrait of the daily intimacies of marriage and the power of forgiveness.
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