Intertwined stories of the Trask and Hamilton families in California's Salinas Valley, exploring themes of good and evil, choice, and familial conflict through a biblical lens, particularly the story of Cain and Abel. The novel follows the generational struggles of these families, focusing on the contrasting personalities of the Trask brothers, Adam and Charles, and their complicated relationships with the manipulative and destructive Cathy Ames. The narrative also delves into the lives of Adam's sons, Caleb and Aron, and their attempts to navigate their family's legacy and their own identities.
Intertwined stories of the Trask and Hamilton families in California's Salinas Valley, exploring themes of good and evil, choice, and familial conflict through a biblical lens, particularly the story of Cain and Abel. The novel follows the generational struggles of these families, focusing on the contrasting personalities of the Trask brothers, Adam and Charles, and their complicated relationships with the manipulative and destructive Cathy Ames. The narrative also delves into the lives of Adam's sons, Caleb and Aron, and their attempts to navigate their family's legacy and their own identities.
