Ann Leary
3 SeriesAnn Leary is a New York Times bestselling author known for her women's literary and historical fiction, as well as non-fiction. Her novel "The Good House" was adapted into a film featuring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline. She resides in New York with her husband, actor/comedian Denis Leary.
In "The Children" by Ann Leary, Charlotte Maynard resides in her late stepfather's expansive Connecticut lake house, now owned by her stepbrothers, Spin and Perry. Charlotte and her sister, Sally, grew up at "Lakeside," while Spin and Perry visited on weekends. The arrival of Spin's fiancée, Laurel Atwood, injects new energy into the family dynamics. As the wedding approaches, the family's polished façade begins to crack, revealing long-held resentments and hidden truths. This summer at Lakeside promises to unveil the complexities and tensions within the Whitman family.
