The Magician's Assistant

by Ann Patchett

But now Sabine knew the tragedy was living, that there would be years and years to be alone.

It was one thing to have spent your life in love with a man who could not return the favor, but it was another thing entirely to love a man you didn’t even know.

It was the thing that Sabine believed in, more than passion, more than tradition. Find a man you love who is good to you.