Publisher's Synopsis
1946, Stretton Village - Cambridgeshire. Frances is finally about to see her dreams realised as Marcus finally returns from the war. But the threat of her father-in-law and a much-changed Marcus, leave Frances in a perilous situation. Emily's lie has trapped her in a new future. She lives in a big house and has a job she loves. But it could all come tumbling down around her if her shocking secret is ever revealed. Alice believes Daniel will return home to her, but will he be the same man he was if he does survive? At home, things have not been plain sailing. Henry hangs onto the family farm by a thread, Connor is growing into a man the family might not recognise and Clay is punished for what he has done. The war has changed them all. Can they unite and find happiness again?
