The Senator's Wife by Sue Miller

If you have ever read anything by Sue Miller you know that she is an excellent writer and this book is no exception. In this story we meet two couples who live in a double house. Meri and Nathan are newly married and new to the town. Delia, the wife of a former senator, lives next door. We find out about their past lives and secrets as the story unfolds. A tragedy turns into happiness for Delia but eventually ruins relationships. A fascinating story.