The Opposite of Chance - by Margaret Hermes (Paperback)

The Opposite of Chance is a captivating novel that follows the journey of Betsy, a 32-year-old woman who embarks on a life-changing adventure after discovering her husband's infidelity.

As she travels through Europe in the summer of 1981, Betsy learns to navigate new cities, hotels, and dinner entrées while forming connections with strangers she encounters along the way.

With a book of travelers' phrases and a Swiss Army Knife as her trusty companions, Betsy brushes up against possibilities for connection and almost enters the lives of those she meets.

Through alternating chapters, we delve into the stories of a devout Muslim on a pilgrimage, a French financier raised on a rabbit farm, a lawyer on a solo honeymoon, a Pakistani gambler, a beguiling American threesome en route to Venice, an Italian hotel owner on Lake Como, and a passionate Irish protestor who literally carries her to safety from the streets of Dublin.

As Betsy returns home, she realizes that her journey is only just beginning.

With wit and flair, Hermes vividly evokes the ups and downs of European travel, making The Opposite of Chance a romantic escape to savor.