Publisher's Synopsis
1971. The political and social unrest in Belfast is affecting every aspect of Tess Maguire's life - and the lives of her family, friends and colleagues. Her partnership in a dressmaking firm with her friend Theresa Cunningham is successful, but when Theresa's boyfriend, Bob, declares his feelings for her, Tess has to confront her own mixed-up emotions, especially regarding her own ever-faithful boyfriend Tony. Meanwhile, when young Jackie's mother Colette suddenly reappears from Canada to reclaim her son, she triggers a bitter custody battle, revealing secrets that will change everyone's lives for ever.
