Set between the 1950s and the start of the 21st Century, "A Time to Tell" is the poignant story of Cara. From her dramatic attempted suicide to her roles as a smitten eighteen-year-old, wife, widow, and grandmother, Cara's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Her final, passionate reunion with the man she has always loved is a testament to enduring love.

It is also the parallel tale of Cara's prodigal son, Benjamin, and his daughter, Penelope. Penelope's unhappy relationship with her father leads her into a marriage with a man whose own dysfunctional family has turned him into someone who, at first, seems strangely attractive but ultimately reveals a dark and terrifying side.

Rich in colorful characters and pertinent social themes, "A Time to Tell" is an eventful and often disturbing tale of the pain and pleasures of family relationships.