Venus Trio

Patricia Gaffney, author of the bestselling book The Four Graces and known for her approach to mother-daughter relationships, returns with her newest novel: Venus Trio, a study of three generations of women in a family and the struggles between them. With her skill in capturing the essence of this relationship, Gaffney presents a novel that will resonate with readers for years to come. Can grief last a lifetime? This is the question Carrie tries to answer after her husband's sudden death. She experiences grief and guilt in double measure: she mourns the loss of her spouse as much as the end of her love—an emotional toll that occurred long before his heart gave out. Struggling to move on, having to financially and emotionally support her fifteen-year-old daughter, a lovely and vibrant girl, Carrie gradually shakes off her sadness and depression to start a new life. The main problem, however, is her mother, Dana, a determined and snobbish woman who seeks to provide the best for her granddaughter. At least in her opinion.