Who is Serafina? Why did she kill herself? Who is Felipe? Why does the author start the book with Felipe? How do Laura, Margo, and Kate know about her? Why are they inspired by her story? What are they trying to find her dowry? What do they hope will happen when they find the dowry? What does happen when they find the dowry?

Who is Laura? Why is she depressed on her thirtieth birthday? What has happened recently in Laura's life? What is her relationship like with her children? Why is there tension between Laura and her daughter, Ali? What is the cause of this tension? How does Laura deal with it?

Who is Michael Fury? Why does he come to live at the Templeton House stables? How does Laura feel about Michael Fury? How does he feel about her? Why does Michael escort...