Published in 1978 and my 1st DS book. Re-read and still enjoyed it. "the early morning sun streamed across their backs as they unhooked their bicycles in front of Eliot House on the Harvard campus."

Nancy, an aspiring artist and orphan, and Michael, from a wealthy background, promise to love each other always. Nancy is not who Michael's mother would choose for her son & expresses her distaste and disapproval for this relationship. Michael, has always been the dutiful son to his widowed mother but defies her by setting off to marry Nancy. A tragic car accident changes everything. Michael has been told Nancy died in the accident and focuses on the family business. In truth, Nancy has been convinced to accept Mrs. Hilliards offer of medical assistance -- considerable reconstructive plastic surgery w/ the proviso that she not contact her son. Nancy has not given up on Michael, because she is sure he will come find her. However as time passes she begins to lose hope...until their paths cross again.