Publisher's Synopsis
As the war moves into 1945 the lives of the women of Woolworths continue. When store manager Betty Billington announces that she is expecting a baby, her life is about to change more than she expects. Freda has fallen in love with a handsome Scottish engineer. Maisie loves being a mother and also caring for her two nieces, although she still has her own dreams. When her brother appears on the scene he brings unexpected danger. Meanwhile Sarah dreams of her husband's return and a cottage with roses around the door. Will our girls sail into times of peace, or will they experience more heartache and sorrow?