{"product_id":"left-a-love-story-9780062678379","title":"Left: A Love Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully crafted novel from the author of the critically-acclaimed \u003cem\u003eTwo Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, comes the story of a woman who retreats into a fantasy world on New York City's Upper West Side as she slowly loses her once whip-smart husband to dementia--perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eStill Alice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen life falls apart, a little fantasy goes a long way...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt started as a dream vacation in Spain, with Fay and Paul Agarra enjoying all the delights of a European holiday. A respected New York City judge, Paul has always been the man Fay can rely on, no matter what. When he inexplicably disappears from a Barcelona street corner, Fay knows something is terribly wrong. Once reunited, Paul shrugs off the episode as a simple misunderstanding--but Fay suspects her almost perfect life has taken a dark and sudden turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon there are more signs that Paul is beginning to change. Bouts of forgetfulness lead to mistakes in the courtroom. Simple tasks cause unexplainable outbursts of anger. Fay's worst suspicions are realized when she learns her husband--her rock, her love, her everything--is succumbing to the ravages of dementia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs her husband transforms before her very eyes, Fay copes with her fears by retreating into a fantasy life filled with promise instead of pain. In Fay's invented world, she imagines herself living a glamorous life free from heartache, with a handsome neighbor she barely knows rescuing her from a future she can't accept. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoignant and beautifully crafted, \u003cem\u003eLeft\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable tale about life's aching uncertainties--and a woman who discovers that somewhere between hope and reality, an unexpected future will find its way forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHogan, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e Mary Hogan is the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eTwo Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e and the historical novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Woman in the Photo\u003c\/em\u003e. Previous novels include the young adult titles, \u003cem\u003eThe Serious Kiss, Perfect Girl\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePretty Face \u003c\/em\u003e(HarperCollins). Mary lives in New York City with her husband, actor Robert Hogan, and their Catahoula Leopard rescue dog, Lucy. maryhogan.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459913748754,"sku":"9780062678379","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8e05b05f-165b-4df6-b6db-d9888504b6ec.jpg?v=1730014765","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/left-a-love-story-9780062678379","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}