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Whispers is a 1993 domestic violence novel written by Belva Plain. It takes place in Connecticut, where the young and naive secretary Lynn falls in love with the ambitious and handsome executive Robert. Robert seems like a marvelous partner at first, but has occasional violent outbursts. The novel brings into question whether or not it is okay for a partner to hit their significant other if it's only "every now and then". ==Characters== Lynn: The protagonist of the novel, she falls in love with Robert and blames herself for many of the faults her perceives in her which leads to abuse. Robert: A company executive on the fast-track to being promoted. He is picture-perfect on the outside and career-oriented. Even at home, he appears to be the perfect husband. However, he reacts violently to embarrassment or negative connotations involving his reputation or relationship with his company. Bruce: Lynn's friend. A handyman with an interest in carpentry. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Whispers (1993 novel)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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