A compelling novel by the author of "Born Yesterday", and the director of several of Spencer Tracy/Katharine Hepburn's movie pairings. This is the story of Freeman Osborn, a pharmacist stoically locked in a cheerless and loveless marriage, until one day he meets the love of his life, Sheila Van Anda, married to a career politician in a similarly loveless union. The next 30 years tells of their charming and clandestine affair, written with gentle humor and civility. A fine and moving tale, only marred by the near-aimlessness that ensues after what ought to have been the tragic climax to their love story. ( )