Wow, did this book pack a punch. It was stunningly written and the story itself was full of the darkest and lightest moments in life. It is a serious tearjerker but it leaves you full of hope. I am certain that I will continue to think of these characters for a long time. It's told from four POVs, a mother and her three daughters, over the course of several years. Normally alternating POVs are just not my thing, but the writing in this one was done so well I was seamlessly able to transition from character to character without noticing any interruption. If you love a good historical family saga definitely give this one a try. This is my first book by this author and I am definitely interested in reading more of her books.