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SynopsisDeanna was eighteen when she married a handsome Frenchman, attorney Marc-Edouard Duras. Now, at thirty-seven, she should be happy with Marc, her elegant home in San Francisco, and their teenage daughter, Pilar. But one summer changes it all when she realizes her failing marriage is a trap she must escape., Deanna was eighteen when she married a handsomeFrenchman, attorney Marc-Edouard Duras. Now, atthirty-seven, she should be happy with Marc, her elegant homein San Francisco, and their teenage daughter, Pilar. But one summer changes it all when sherealizes her failing marriage is a trap she must escape."