This mystery/novel spans the lives of 3 children from around age 8 to their 30's, as well as the lives of their single mothers. The setting is 1950's and 60's Massachusetts. One of the mothers is a divorcee and receives the kind of snubbing one might expect. The other is a widow.
Their lives unfold until one day one of the boys disappears. This becomes the focal point of the story dictating life plans for both of the remaining children as well as their mothers.
Their lives unfold until one day one of the boys disappears. This becomes the focal point of the story dictating life plans for both of the remaining children as well as their mothers.