Safe Within A Novel
Safe Within A Novel by Jean Reynolds Page, published by HarperCollins on June 12, 2012, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of family dynamics. The narrative centers on Elaine and Carson Forsyth as they return to Elaine’s childhood home, a tree house by a North Carolina lake, where Carson has chosen to spend his final days. As Elaine grapples with the impending loss of her husband, their lives are disrupted by Carson’s mother, Greta, whose erratic behavior raises questions about family obligations and relationships.
The story delves into the aftermath of Carson’s death, thrusting Elaine and their son, Mick, into a challenging family situation with Greta, who has long been estranged from them. As they navigate their new roles, Mick faces his own revelations regarding a past relationship and Greta’s startling claims about his parentage. This edition, comprising 352 pages, invites readers to reflect on the nature of family and the unexpected challenges that arise when confronting the past.
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A novel of how family happens—whether you like it or not
Elaine and Carson Forsyth have returned to the tree house—Elaine’s childhood home, a cabin nestled high in the branches of two oaks beside a North Carolina lake—where forty-nine-year-old Carson has chosen to spend the waning days of his life. As Elaine prepares for a future without her beloved husband, their solace is interrupted. Carson’s mother, Greta, has set loose a neighbor’s herd of alpacas and landed herself in police custody. While Carson, remarkably, sees humor in the situation, Elaine can only question what her obligations are—and will be—to a woman who hasn’t spoken to her in more than twenty years.
In the wake of Carson’s death, Elaine and their grown son, Mick, are thrust into the maelstrom of Greta, the mother-in-law and grandmother who never accepted either of them. Just as they are trying to figure out their new roles in the family, Mick uncovers unexpected questions of his own. A long-ago teenage relationship with a local girl may have left him with more than just memories, and he must get to the bottom of Greta’s surprising accusations that he’s not Carson’s son at all.
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