About the book: 2008 / Martin Benford has achieved a lot by his thirty-six years. A successful lawyer, the owner of a significant fortune, he occupies a strong position in society. In addition, he is engaged to a young beauty who has given him everything that can be given to a loved one. Unlimited attention. Reverence. Care and affection. In a word, his bride is perfection itself. And this whole idyll is shattered when Martin decides to buy a cozy family home on the ocean shore…