I did not recognize the author but was intrigued by the title of this book, enough to pick it up from the book shelf. Then, I could not put it down. This is a spellbinding story about the road not chosen. I love the way the story weaves the richness of the characters together and makes them all seem alive, recognizable and whole. This is a real gem that no one knows about! I'm passing this book on to friends to savor.