On the brink of establishing an international operatic career, Sarah finds herself facing divorce and the disruption of her carefully constructed life. Committed to her child, as well as her passion for singing, she stands before an uncertain future, complicated by the reappearance of her first love, Liam.

Meanwhile, her best friend, Charlotte, is in the midst of reinventing herself after an abusive childhood and her ongoing chaotic relationships with men.

Follow both of these bold women back through their beginnings as children of poor immigrant parents and the difficulties that knit them together for life. Discover with them what fierce loyalty to a friend, a child, and a life vision makes possible in this novel of love, music, and enduring friendship.