Summary of Fates and Furies

Fates and Furies is a novel by Lauren Groff that follows the tumultuous life and marriage of Lotto and Mathilde. Lotto and Mathilde are a happily married couple who are seemingly living in wedded bliss. But beneath the surface, Mathilde's life is a carefully crafted web of secrets. Told from two alternating viewpoints, sections of the book cover 24 years of their life together, from their wedding to the moment they have to face the truth about their relationship. Along the way, readers gain insight into the truths of their marriage, their passions and their heartaches. In the end, the truth behind their relationship reveals itself slowly, and readers are left with an unforgettable story of love, loss and the ever-changing nature of commitment and loyalty.