Publisher's Synopsis
A touching saga of World War One It is 1915 when young Cathy Tanner marries Rolf Gottfried, and she couldn't be happier. Brought up in an orphanage, Cathy has always dreamt of becoming part of a real family. Now, with Rolf by her side, and his parents welcoming her into their Merseyside home, the future seems bright. But there's no escaping the war and Rolf knows his duty is to fight for England. A white feather in the post confirms his decision to enlist, to the dismay of his wife and his mother, Mildred. When Rolf leaves for France, both women secretly fear that they will never see him again. The discovery that she's expecting a baby is a joyful one for Cathy, but the arrival of the baby coincides with the worst of news. Though she's a born survivor, Cathy faces tough times as the war continues to wreak its havoc.
