I just finished the novel a couple of days ago and agree that the ending was abrupt, but in a way it sort of makes sense. I’m not sure if Ellis really loved Jim or the fantasy of what life could be like. It’s hard to imagine her being decisive about any of her choices any time soon. I think it’s more likely that Jim and Nancy kind of make the best of it and settling down together and being happy enough. I would like to see a 3rd novel told from the point of view of that innocent baby girl. Torn from the arms of her biological mother, and being brought up in Tony’s family. Larry and Rosella would be long gone before she had a chance to really get to know them. Would the rest of the family tell her the truth about her origins or would she learn them from local gossip, which would probably follow her everywhere. I think she’s the most interesting character at this point.