The Scenic Route A Novel
The Scenic Route A Novel by Binnie Kirshenbaum, published by HarperCollins on May 12, 2009, is a work of fiction that explores the life of Sylvia Landsman, a divorced and unexpectedly unemployed woman. Seeking solace, Sylvia travels to Italy, where she encounters Henry, a married expatriate. Together, they embark on a journey across Europe, during which Sylvia shares stories about her unusual family and troubled friends, weaving a narrative filled with memories and regrets.
Readers will find that Sylvia’s journey is not just a physical one but also an emotional exploration of her past and her relationships. As she grapples with her secret shame and the haunting refrain of “if only,” the story delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human connections. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect on the choices we make and the paths we take.
Official synopsis Publisher
Divorced, alone, and unexpectedly unemployed, Sylvia Landsman flees to Italy, where she meets Henry, a wistful, married, middle-aged expatriate. Taking off on a grand tour of Europe bankrolled with his wife’s money, Henry and Sylvia follow a circuitous route around the continent—as Sylvia entertains Henry with stories of her peculiar family and her damaged friends, of dead ducks and Alma Mahler. Her narrative is a tapestry of remembrances and regrets…and her secret shame: a small, cowardly sin of omission. Yet when the opportunity arises for Sylvia and Henry to do something small but brave, the refrain “if only” returns to haunt her, leaving Sylvia with one more story of love lived and lost.
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