The Misbegotten

About the Book

Already a successful actor in Ney York in 1946, Raul is about to direct Eugene O’Neill’s Moon for the Misbegotten. He starts by writing his own memoir, since O’Neill wrote many of his plays that way. His wife, Margaret, thinks it’s a great idea— she’ll learn all about his life in Mexico and California. But many of the memories Raul dredges up are impossible for him to write. There are too many secrets he doesn’t want anyone, especially his wife, to know. At first, Raul is thrilled when O’Neill gets involved in the play’s production— until he jeopardizes its success by taking over the casting, and then abruptly disappears. Meanwhile, Margaret, deeply invested in her marriage but not as passive as she seems, quietly pursues her own dreams.

About the Author

Already a successful actor in New York in 1946, Raul is about to direct Eugene O'Neill's Moon for the Misbegotten. He starts by writing his own memoir, since O’Neill wrote many of his plays that way. His wife, Margaret, thinks it's a great idea - she'll learn all about his life in Mexico and California. But many of the memories Raul dredges up are impossible for him to write. There are too many secrets he doesn’t want anyone, especially his wife, to know. At first Raul is thrilled when O’Neill gets involved in the play’s production – until he jeopardizes its success by taking over the casting, and then abruptly disappears. The wealthy investors backing the play decide it should open out of town, threatening Raul’s dream of a New York triumph. Meanwhile, Margaret, deeply invested in her marriage but not as passive as she seems, quietly pursues her own dreams.