Early in the marriage of Matt and Lorna Faraday, Matt paints a fresco of the dance of life on their bedroom wall. This is a perfect image for the three generations of women, Lorna, Molly and Ruth, as they endeavor to follow their own desires in their dance of life, despite the conventional expectations of their families or society. The account takes place against the backdrop of financial deprivation before and during World War II, the new-found freedoms of the Sixties, and the financial Golden Age of the 80′s and 90′s. Lively’s story is a seamless blend of romance and social commentary. Her elegant prose appears effortless and is a joy to read. This is a compassionate affirmation of the ultimate power of love within generations. ~ Gretchen Echols