Publisher's Synopsis
It is the early days of the Phoney War and Alice Chase is awaiting the birth of a fifth child. With the arrival of two young evacuees in her sister-in-law's household it seems that the war is finally changing the peaceful lives of the inhabitants of the Somerset village of Bramwell. Alice's eldest daughter Rose is head over heels in love and about to become a nursing assistant, following her doctor sweetheart. Lucy is eager to take over Rose's job as babyminder, and Tom is settled in his apprenticeship in Bristol, but new experiences and opportunities will change their lives for ever...
