The Mother's Recompense

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Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the narrative follows Kate Clephane as she returns to New York society after years of exile for abandoning her family. Summoned by her grown daughter Anne, who plans to marry the charming yet dubious Chris Fenno, Kate grapples with her unresolved feelings for him. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and moral conflict, drawing parallels to classic tragedies like Oedipus and Hamlet, culminating in a shocking conclusion that challenges societal norms.