Angela Devine, at thirty-six, has never had it easy. Eldest daughter of an alcoholic mother who died prematurely, she raised her little brother alone. Today, James is nineteen, and his relationship with Angela, hitherto very close, is becoming strained. The day he is accused of rape, the existence of the young woman turns into a nightmare. Angela, who loves James and trusts him, refuses to believe in his guilt. The trial takes place, however, and the case is sufficiently murky for the young man to be sentenced to four years in prison—suspended for lack of evidence. The victim and her family feel aggrieved, the media escalate the case, and Angela and her brother are harassed and assaulted as soon as they leave their home. Powerless to help James, Angela experiences a period of loneliness. She will have to gradually admit that she must find herself and, finally, take care of her own life—she, who, until now, has devoted herself to the happiness of others... A beautiful Irish-style novel, full warmth, sensitivity... and love.