It is 1950 and, after a disastrous honeymoon night, Ariah Erskine\'s young husband throws himself into the roaring waters of Niagara Falls.
Set against the mythic-historic backdrop of Niagara Falls in the mid-twentieth century, this haunting exploration of the American family in crisis is a stunning achievement from one of the great artistic forces of our time ( The Nation )..
But the tragedy by which they were thrown together begins to shadow them, damaging their idyll with distrust, greed, and even murder.
What follows is a passionate love affair, marriage, and family--a seemingly perfect existence.
At her side is confirmed bachelor and pillar of the community Dirk Burnaby, who is unexpectedly drawn to this plain, strange woman.
Ariah, the Widow Bride of the Falls, begins a relentless seven-day vigil in the mist, waiting for his body to be found.
It is 1950 and, after a disastrous honeymoon night, Ariah Erskine\'s young husband throws himself into the roaring waters of Niagara Falls
