An enchanting novel of fierce loyalty and love in changing times. Big; generous-hearted Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends throughout their childhoods in sleepy knockglen. When they both go to study in Dublin; they meet a circle of friends that includes handsome Jack Foley and the selfish and beautiful Nan Mahon -whose ambition will drag them all into trouble. As Knockglen is surprised into new life the two girls; Benny and Eve; discover that among the many distractions of growing up true friendship is the greatest gift of all.