Mitigating Circumstances, by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg gives an in depth look into the life of a modern day woman, showing her triumphs and tribulations. Lily Forrester had a successful career as a District Attorney with a husband and a beautiful daughter.

Mitigating Circumstances, by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg gives an in depth look into the life of a modern day woman, showing her triumphs and tribulations. Lily Forrester had a successful career as a District Attorney with a husband and a beautiful daughter. Her world appeared complete, with exception of her failing marriage. Lingering in the back of her mind throughout the entire novel is the incest she survived as a child. After a hard day of work, Lily went out for a few drinks, meeting up with a handsome co-worker, Richard Fowler. Although her husband had accused her of cheating several times, he was never correct in his accusations, not until now of course. Lily and Richard had a love affair, and when her husband found out, he insisted that she mo...