ï»ż1917. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Nora Crowell wants more than her sisterâs life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it wonât be long before the truth comes to light.
Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life.
When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wakeâŠ
A triumphant, unforgettable taleâ of sacrifice, hope, and second chances ⊠with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author ofThe Secret Society of Salzburg
donât miss this oneReaders of historical fiction, !â bestseller, Andie NewtonâUSA Today
perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a ' bestseller, Jennifer RobsonUSA Today
'A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming storyâ bestseller, Glynis PetersUSA Today
A rare novelPrepare to fall in love' that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. ' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author
period details that will take your breath away'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric ' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author
brilliant writing'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, â Lecia Cornwall, author ofThat Summer in Berlin
'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.' bestseller, Genevieve GrahamUSA Today A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds⊠Praise for Donna Jones Alward: