In the book, people of different ages and status come to life before us. An eight-year-old boy facing death for the first time. A lonely old maid, happily realizing that someone needs her. A girl helping her unloved stepmother before giving birth. A young woman left with two children after the death of her husband and in need of support. A young couple hosting their first dinner party. And many other heroes, about whom Rosamund Pilcher talks with such love here, discover something new for themselves, take their own, albeit small, but very important step for them in understanding the world, people, and their own capabilities.