It's the summer of 1891, New York City, in the early days of Fiona Finnegan's marriage to Nicholas Soames. Though their marriage is an unconventional one and the wounds of the past are not fully healed, the two best friends are happy together, consumed with chasing their dreams and building a better life for themselves and their loved ones. When Fiona senses a quiet love blossoming between her widowed uncle, Michael Finnegan, and his neighbor, Mary Munro, she's thrilled and hopes that MIchael will soon propose to Mary. But one night, at a family supper, a surprise announcement tears these hopes asunder. Will Mary be lost to a determined suitor? Or will Fiona and Nick find a way to unite two souls who belong together but are held apart by grief, pride, and too many words left unspoken? is a love letter to family, friends, and the bonds that outlast loss, pain, and sometimes, even life itself. "Donnelly indulges in delightfully straightforward storytelling in this comfortably overstuffed novel...the novel's lively plotting, big cast of warmly drawn characters and long-deferred romantic denouement make this a ripping yarn." "This is a splendid, heartwarming novel of pain, struggle, decency, triumph -- and just what we need in these times." Frank McCourt, author of "Steeped in melodrama, revenge and a maddeningly star-crossed romance, is a fine yarn... ." "Donnelly is a master of pacing and plot, with enough high points scattered throughout to keep your pulse racing..." "I loved this book. It is truly seductive, hard to put down, filled with mystery, secret passions, unique locations, and a most engaging heroine." Barbara Taylor Bradford, author of " confirms Donnelly's place among the elite writers of epic historical fiction...Lyrical and captivating, is an astounding work that will speak to your heart." The Strand Bookstore, New York City "This time around, Donnelly has leaned more toward Indiana Jones than Barbara Taylor Bradford, and the result is a perfect vacation read." "Enjoy the ride: 600-plus pages of romance, harrowing exploits, cinematic backdrops, cliffhangers, and plot twists."