The theme of this saga is the dramatic change in women’s lives during the 20th Century. There are three sections of 34-36,000 words. All three characters have psychic powers to some degree and believe in re-incarnation. Mary - 1875 - 1921 obeys her husband and her Church. She is poor and leads a hard life. Marion 1930 - 1965 is ruled by guilt as she juggles with the responsibilities of home and work. Marigold 1970 - 2000 lives a free life, dismisses religion and has plenty of money. She has an easy life and is free to experience different occupations before settling into her life pattern.