Bibliograph

The opposite of chance, a novel by Margaret Hermes

Type

Label

The opposite of chance, a novel by Margaret Hermes

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The opposite of chance

Oclc number

1241185365

Responsibility statement

a novel by Margaret Hermes

Summary

After discovering that her husband has been cheating on her with their mutual friends, a Midwestern librarian distracts herself with a 1981 trip through Europe where she meets a variety of fascinating men and finds love againSummer, 1981. After twelve years of marriage, the discovery of her husband's serial philandering opens Betsy's eyes and pushes her out of the nest. Betsy grabs a backpack and a few good books and puts distance-- geographically and emotionally-- between herself and the life she knew in the American Midwest. At airports, on trains, and in pensiones, Betsy takes her first steps into independence as she negotiates the brief, but intense relationships travelers have. As she brushes up against possibilities for connection, almost entering the life stories of the strangers she chances upon, Betsy comes to the startling realization that her journey is only just beginning. -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adult

Classification