"Ray Matthews' dream is to be an artist. But his father's death during the Great Depression forces him to drop out of art school and support his mother and sister by selling his paintings to a jigsaw puzzle maker. However, there's one personal masterpiece Ray vows never to sell: a portrait of his sweetheart, Sarah. When compelled to break his oath, Ray speaks a prophecy over the puzzle--that no one will be able to finish it before he and the love of his life are reunited. During the next 80 years, the puzzle passes through four different households. Though all are profoundly affected by Ray's girl at the wishing well, none are aware of the connection between them--until one decision unleashes a peculiar chain of events."--Back cover.