Short description: Madeline was a happy child: her father was parent enough. Till he isn't there for her anymore, and she has to grow up fast. Befriended by Ann... » 

Short description: Madeline was a happy child: her father was parent enough. Till he isn't there for her anymore, and she has to grow up fast. Befriended by Annie, she catches a glimpse of normal family life and sees Annie glow as she marries her adoring Willie. Madeline has never wanted a regular man in her life, yet somehow she finds herself living in a rambling Hi «