The Prodigal Son returns! The religious zeolot learns the power of the written word! The "e;Die Is Cast"e; for Leland and Paula Strout. Apart for years, each finds his and her own separate peace. Paula's mental illness and Leland's unorthodox infidelity culminate tragically in a triangle of love, hate, and unspeakable regret. Paula Strout dabbles in Feminism with an eye toward the improbable and the rediculous. Her daughters help her to overcome almost impossible odds. A twist at the end of the book will surprise and leave the reader wondering!.