First Friends

by Marcia Willett · 1996

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Both married to naval officers, Kate and Cass cope differently with their husbands' absences. Kate revels in her sexual freedom, while nothing can compensate Cass for her husband's cruelty. They are best friends, but Kate is powerless to stop the tragic outcome set in motion by an unwitting Cass.

Genre
women’s fictionwomen’s fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult

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