Thirteenth Man

In Thirteenth Man, Philip Barrimore finds his peaceful writing retreat disrupted by his uncles unexpected presence in his mothers home. Seeking solace, he rents a cottage just five miles away, only to be pulled deeper into turmoil when the enchanting Phyllis, the woman he loves, reveals her secret marriage from two days prior. With her new husband bound for India and her former flame resurfacing, Philips quest for tranquility quickly spirals into a web of past connections and complicated emotions. As he grapples with his feelings and the ghosts of his history, the stakes rise, and his resolve is tested like never before. - Summary by Lynne T