A New England Escape: A feel-good romance filled with sunshine, hopes, fresh starts and a sprinkle of romance. THE SUMMER READ OF THE YEAR Jane, a thirty-something art teacher, has been a widow for two years. Struggling to come to terms with her grief, she decides to resign from her job and buy a six-month tickets to the little town of Oakham on beautiful Cape Cod, where she hopes to rediscover who she is and what she wants from life. Over the long summer months, Jane rediscovers her love of art and her painting ability. Her fragile confidence re-emerges as she reveals her story to her new friends. But will she find what she is looking for? Where is home? A New England Escapeis a tale about the profound impact of grief, of finding happiness and on creating a new life and second chances.