"Ria's mother had always been fond of film stars. It was a matter of sadness to her that Clark Gable had died on the day Ria was born." Chap. 1, p. 1

"Ria was prepared to change the dream, not Danny. He didn't fret or complain. He just wouldn't let go on the idea." Chap. 1, p. 20

"Hilary Moran never fully forgave Danny Lynch for not being with his wife that night." Chap. 1, p. 53

"Danny looked at her in amazement. His own face crumpled as he realized the extent of her loneliness and how much she had felt excluded." Chap. 2, p. 87

"Sheila Maine wrote from America to say that the papers were full of great opportunities in Ireland, and the numbers of people who were relocating there." Chap. 2, p. 119

"Ria was annoyed. She had hoped that tonight she and Danny could have a drink together in the kitchen and they might...