Jed McClatchey is having an affair with Marcella Atkinson. Jed is visiting his sister for the summer, staying at their deceased parents' home on the Cape. While looking for a tennis racket, he finds a swimming suit in a box in the bottom of his parents' bedroom closet. He vaguely remembers Marcella wearing the suit when attending his parents' summer parties. How is the world did it get in the closet and why in a wrapped box. On a hunch he decides to confront Marcella with the suit. They seem to hit it off and several visits later the affair begins.
The Swimming Pool
by Holly LeCraw
Doubleday
April 2010
Marcella is divorced from ex-husband Anthony and estranged from her daughter Toni. Toni just happens to be Nanny to Jed's niece and nephew. Toni sort of has crush on Jed, but he only sees her as the children's Nanny. He is too wrapped up in Marcella even though she is several years older than he is.
Callie, Jed's sister, has never fully recovered from her mother being murdered and the crime had never been solved. Their father, Cecil. before his death had been an uncharged suspect. She has suicidal tendencies and sometimes goes off the deep end. Jed is really concerned about the children's safety. Billy, the children's father, works on the mainland and visits on weekends.
Did Marcella have an affair with Cecil? Did Anthony know or suspect she had been unfaithful? Does he know about Jed and Marcella? Who murdered Betsy and why? Recommend you read the book to learn the answers to these questions.
The Swimming Pool is a gripping, passionate, intriguing novel full of lies and family secrets. Betrayals of the past cannot be ignored. The story will keep you turning pages - it will complete captivate you. Ms. Lecraw is an excellent author. Highly recommended!
