Alison Burnside's family have been luckier than most. The poverty of Glasgow in the 1930s has been kept at bay. So far . . . Alison seems content to graduate into marriage with teacher Jim Abbott, until she becomes entangled with fellow student Declan Slater who has an irresistible charm. 'Stirling is a wonderful storyteller.' Bookseller 'Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved.' Manchester Evening News