Three men whose lives are inextricably linked to one woman meet at her funeral, an event which has profound consequences for them all. For Robert Moray there is the unwelcome revelation of a secret he has kept hidden for years; for John Rufford, the anguish of learning the truth; and for twenty-four-year-old Tom, the shattering of all the comfortable certainties of life.While John struggles to keep the promise he has made, Tom's decision to maintain old loyalties is threatened by unforeseen events and Robert's determination to right a wrong. Faced with conflicting emotional demands and his sense of alienation, Tom must decide where his future lies - and with whom.This is a perceptive and insightful novel, and readers will not be disappointed.