This is a well-written novel that follows the lives of both peasant and wealthy characters. When you read it, I think you will gain new insight into the struggles of others and how you can either make a difference or bring a life further into despair through your actions.
This book will share two separate story lines which are set in Ireland and Scotland. The stories will seem separate and distant from each other at first, but you will later see how the author resplendently weaves those lives and situations together.
I especially enjoyed the characters of Rory, Shannon, and Ainslee. I could read an entire book on their story alone. I found myself rooting for them throughout the entire book and eagerly awaited the next time their characters would be in the forefront of the text.
This book may require a bit more concentration to keep up with the locations, characters, and family lineage, but you will certainly find it worth the effort. ( )