Publisher's Synopsis
It is 1914 and as childhood pals, workmates and neighbours proudly march off to War, Ena Schofield feels she must do her bit. She grabs a passing lad and asks his name - and so begins a unique correspondence with young Albert Tatlock - but will friendship turn to love? The greatest fear for everyone is the rap of the telegram boy and as news reaches the street of the terrible toll the Battle of the Somme has taken amongst the Weatherfield Pals, the resilient women of Coronation Street turn to Dr Sharples and his son Albert for their special brand of help...