This story looks at the New York of the 1920s. Well written, it focuses on two families-one rich and one poor. An improbable friendship begins with Jed and David who become comrades during the War. Jed is heir to the Gates fortune and David is from a poor Jewish family who gives up this life in pursuit of becoming a soldier. Jed brings David into his family fold when they return, and from this point the stories become complex and increasingly interwoven. The plot of the story is interesting but obvious, and some of the character development is clearly lacking. The first novel from this author does not live up to its potential; however, if she chooses to write another, I would read it.