This is a story by a fine young, Irish novelist about her own country, not only appropriate to the celebration of St Patrick's Day, but a winsome evocation of that land beyond the sea, whose ties with our country are so warm and fond. Her tale comes as a poignant reminder of happy days amidst hills and glens, the blue smoke curling up from the turf fires, a soft rain from the sea, and the lilting voices of people who are surely among the liveliest and most lovable in the world.