A Passion for Horses Turns to Obsession in Margot Livesey's 'Mercury'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Oct 31, 2016

In Mercury, a new novel by Margot Livesey, Viv and her husband, Donald, live in suburban Boston where Viv manages the local stables. Their marriage is tested when she becomes obsessed with Mercury, a young thoroughbred horse who reignites her passion for competitive riding.

Event: Margot Livesey will be in conversation with Meg Wolitzer at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95^th St.) on Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.

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