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Description

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg takes us to Chicago at the time of World War II in this wonderful story about three sisters, their lively Irish family, and the men they love. As the novel opens, Kitty and Louise Heaney say good-bye to their boyfriends Julian and Michael, who... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Kitty Heaney: Protagonist. Flourishes during World War II on the homefront.
  • Louise Heaney: Dutiful sister of Kitty.
  • Trish Heaney: Youngest Heaney sister. Loves going to USO dances and writing to every soldier she meets.

First Sentence

It was Kitty's turn to sleep with her head at the foot of the bed.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Elizabeth Berg (Author)
 

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