It was the best Maeve Binchy book so far. Ria and Marilyn swapped houses in Dublin and Stonehurst in USA and become involved in each others lives and friends. Ria's husband Danny has just left her for a young pregnant girlfriend and she has run to America to excape the memories. Her children, Annie and Brian join her after a month. Marilyn, who is a very private person and hasn't been able to speak with her husband about their son's death. Ria's friends are able to open Marilyn up and Ria gains much self confidence while in Marilyn's house..