The Swimming Pool

In this powerful debut, "The Swimming Pool," Marcella Atkinson grapples with the haunting memories of her affair with Cecil McClatchey, cut short by the murder of his wife, a case that remains unresolved. Seven years later, Marcella, burdened by grief and estrangement from her daughter, crosses paths with Cecil's son, Jed, who discovers a relic of their parents' past. As their own passionate affair unfolds, it brings to light profound crises and hidden truths, weaving a sensuous narrative that explores love, loss, and redemption on the Cape.