Anita Shreve's Rescue
2012 by Abacus
Once we are introduced to the main characters Webster and Sheila, we know that their relationship will be riddled with pain, disaster and its fair share of problems.
Webster is a likeable character, evoking sympathy because of his turbulent relationship with an alcoholic wife who endangers the life of their only daughter. The same cannot be said of Sheila - his wife - who it is very difficult to feel sorry for as she brings it all on herself. She should never have tried to be something she wasn't - to try on a life that didn't fit.
Rescue begins on a cheerful, warm-hearted note as Webster and Sheila fall in love in extraordinary circumstances. Webster has a tough time trying to settle Sheila down but when he succeeds in rescuing her, the result is that she manages to grow up and lead a mature life.
All this happiness is not to last though. Once she becomes suffocated by this sensible life, where she can no longer handle the commitment, it soon becomes apparent that this story is bound on an unhappy journey. Sheila's poisonous personality sets to ruin their daughter Rowan's existence. Will Sheila return to rescue her daughter and make up for lost time or will she continue to cause disruption and distress?
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