Ask Again, Yes A Novel

The novel is a profoundly moving story about two neighboring families, the Gleesons and the Stanhopes, over four decades in a suburban town. Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope are NYPD rookies in 1973 who end up living next door to each other. The loneliness of Francis's wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian's wife, Anne, create a tense atmosphere that leads to stunning events. A lifelong friendship and love blossoms between their children, Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope, who are born six months apart. A shocking and violent event in their eighth-grade year divides the families, forcing the Stanhopes to move away and forbidding contact between the two children. The book follows Kate and Peter as they find their way back to each other, exploring how their relationship is tested by the echoes of their past and delving into themes of family dynamics, mental health, the enduring power of forgiveness, and the possibility of finding hope amidst trauma.

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