Mallory Davenaugh is leaving her husband, a powerful and abusive criminal defense lawyer. She tried once before, but was found, held in bondage in the servants' quarters of their historic home, and tortured. This morning, as she finalizes her plans for another attempt, she discovers that one of the most catastrophic events in the history of the world has occurred during the night. Amid the horror and confusion the event has generated, Mallory sets off to begin her new life, but her plans are interrupted when she encounters a former co-worker, Royce Ireland. Dr. Ireland has problems of his own: his wife has embezzled money from his pediatric practice, emptied his bank account, and has left without a word. When Mallory is surprised by him at a neighborhood park, the hidden attraction they've always felt for each other begins to grow. In their desire to be together, Mallory knows the danger of being found by her husband increases. There are determined people looking for her, including a police detective who needs her found for his own reasons. As the world sinks into disorder and anarchy, she searches for security and hope in the madness around her, and dreams of a future with Royce.
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