An enchanting novel of fierce loyalty and love in changing times, from the bestselling author ofLight a Penny Candle.

Big, generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends growing up in sleepy Knockglen. Their one thought is to get to Dublin, to university and to freedom...

On their first day at University College, Dublin, the inseparable pair are thrown together with fellow students Nan Mahon, beautiful but selfish, and handsome Jack Foley. But trouble is brewing for Benny and Eve's new circle of friends, and before long, they find passion, tragedy - and the independence they yearned for.

Maeve Binchy was born in Dublin, and went to school at the Holy Child Convent in Killiney. She took a history degree at UCD and taught in various girls' schools, writing travel articles in the long summer holidays. In 1969 she joined theIrish Timesand for many years she was based in London writing humorous columns from all over the world. She is the author of five collections of short stories as well as twelve novels includingCircle of Friends,The Copper Beech,Tara Road,Evening ClassandThe Glass Lake. Maeve Binchy died on 30 July 2012. She is survived by her husband, the writer Gordon Snell.

An enchanting novel of fierce loyalty and love in changing times, from the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle