The main character in the book is Frank Mackey. He grew up in a not-so-nice part of Dublin known as Faithful Place. He and his siblings had a tough time growing up. Their father was an alcoholic with a mean streak. The older children tried to look out for the younger ones. The highlight of Frank's life is Rosie - the beautiful girl who lives down the street. Their fathers don't get along so when their relationship becomes serious they are forced to keep it under the radar. Plans are made for them to run away to England where they will marry and start a new and better life. The night they are to meet Rosie never shows up. Frank finds a note that leads him to believe she is going without him. Devastated, Frank leaves home and eventually becomes an undercover cop with a successful career. His marriage wasn't so successful. They are divorced but still share their daughter.
After 22 years away from Faithful Place Frank receives a call from is sister, saying that a suitcase belonging to Rosie was found in an abandon house. Unable to leave the past, Frank becomes involved in the mystery of what happened to Rosie. It was a great mystery with lots of bits and pieces to it.
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