Melanie Clark Pullen

After their fathers are murdered by the same man, orphans Hal and Roddy forge a strong friendship, but their hatred for the killer follows them into adulthood, with consequences reverberating on to their love affairs and down to the next generation.

Joan and Tom have been married for many years. An everyday couple with a remarkable love, there is an ease to their relationship which only comes from spending a lifetime together. When Joan is diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their enduring devotion, as they must find the humor and grace to triumph over a year of adversity.