All Else is Folly
All Else is Folly by Catherine Gaskin, published by Fontana in 1982, is a work of fiction comprising 255 pages. The narrative centers on Susan Taite, who has been separated from her husband Louis for six years due to war. During this time, she has not heard from him and, in his absence, has fallen in love with another man, prompting her to consider divorce and a new marriage.
As the story unfolds, Louis returns to London, but he suffers from memory loss and does not recognize Susan. As fragments of their past life begin to resurface for him, Susan faces a profound dilemma. The book explores themes of love, memory, and the complexities of relationships, as Susan grapples with the decision of whether to sever ties with her past or embrace the possibility of rekindling her former life.
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The war has separated Susan Taite from her husband Louis for six years. During that time she has heard nothing from him. So when she falls in love with another man, she plans to divorce Louis and marry again.
When Louis returns to London, suffering from loss of memory, Susan is a total stranger to him. But as the memories of their life together are gradually reawakened, Susan has to face an agonizing decision. Can she break away from the ties of her past before they become ties of the present – or is it already too late?
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