Three on a Match - Softcover

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Three on a Match is a work of fiction that depicts the life of Roland Robinson, an abusive husband who destroys the lives of his three wives. Based on autobiographical events, the story explores the disturbing psychological underpinnings of physical and emotional abuse.

Roland Robinson, a seemingly attractive, prosperous, and socially adept man, has a dark secret he initially hides from the women he meets: he has been sexually abused by his mother, Sylvia, since his infancy. Controlling and sexually manipulative, Sylvia Robinson refers to her son and herself as "Mr. and Mrs. Robinson" and tries everything in her power to destroy her son's marriages. She enjoys great success.

Roland's first wife, Marcia, is swept off her feet by his debonair social graces but soon discovers his dark side: he begins physically abusing her and making irrational demands, even after the birth of their first son, Philip. After witnessing Sylvia's manipulation of Roland, Marcia realizes he is taking his pent-up hatred for his mother out on his wife. Marcia divorces Roland, and the pattern continues with his second and third marriages. His second wife, Brenda, convinces Roland to see a psychiatrist, who allows him to admit his hatred for his mother; however, the help comes too late. Brenda divorces Roland, and he finally marries a call-girl named Susan, who dominates Roland as Sylvia does. Driven mad, Roland plots Susan's murder but is finally punished by law for his crimes.

Following the path of a troubled man, Three on a Match tells a sobering story about the cycle of abuse as it comes full circle in three generations of the Robinson family.

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