The Dilemma

The Dilemma by Vincenzi, Penny. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781585679492.

Incredibly, Penny Vincenzi had written eight bestselling novels before America discovered her with Overlooks publication of No Angel. Overlook has embarked on a major effort to make available Pennys entire backlist, all those books that until now were only available in the UK. In The Dilemma, Vincenzis first novel, all Francesca Channing has to do in order to keep her marriage alive, her children safe, her life intact, is to tell a lie. One simple, straightforward lie. But it isnt that simple or straightforward at all. Her husband is charismatic, powerful and rich--and he adores her. Hes also manipulative and scheming, with a family as large and complex as his business--Francesca is his third wife, after all. But it was an emotional crisis of her own which finally put Francescas dilemma into perspective, that made her wonder if she loved him enough to lie for him, that made her wonder how far she could go. Vincenzis cast of vivid characters, urgent situations, and crisp, confident writing have made her irresistible to readers.