Wonderful book. One that I would read again to catch all of the nuance I may have missed in the first reading. The characters are richly developed. I could easily see them in my minds eye. I came to feel that I knew them. While in many ways sad and tragic it is also filled with an all abiding love and hope. I will not give away the ending but it was marvelous. So glad I read this book it is one that will stay with me.