The million copy, #2 Sunday Times bestseller Rosie Goodwin brings us a
heartwarming, dramatic and uplifting treat. Nuneaton, 1911 When Holly
Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a widower
twice her age, she finally says no. After he refuses to support her any
longer, Holly flees to London, bringing her best friend and maid, Ivy,
with her. In the big smoke, Holly searches for the father she's never
met and begins nurse training in the local hospital. There she meets the
dashing Doctor Parkin. Kind and compassionate, he is everything Holly
has ever dreamt of. When Doctor Parkin proposes, Holly finally feels
like she'll have the family she so longs for. But soon, she discovers
some shocking news that means they can never be together, and her life
is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Supporting the war effort, she heads to
France and throws herself into volunteering on the front line. Can Holly
ever find the happiness she so truly deserves?