A deeply moving tale of tragedy, forgiveness, and faithful hearts set during the turbulent years of World War II from the author of A Love Shared.
1939. Childhood sweethearts Ruth Davies and Paul Jenkins plan to marry, despite the imminent war. However, just a few months later, Paul receives his call up papers . . .
While Paul is away, Ruth decides to concentrate on her career as a secretary to help keep herself distracted. But nothing can prepare her for the twists and turns - some tragic, some joyous - life has in store for her. The news that Paul is missing prods Ruth into a marriage of convenience, a challenge that she is determined to face head on to help her forget her losses. As the war rolls on, so do the everyday struggles of life, until one final surprise sends Ruth reeling. To overcome the years of heartbreak and pain, Ruth must surrender to the spark of hope that is lighting her way to her one true love . . .
"I was gripped from the first page to the last." - Holly Kinsella, bestselling author of Uptown Girl
Genre: General Fiction
1939. Childhood sweethearts Ruth Davies and Paul Jenkins plan to marry, despite the imminent war. However, just a few months later, Paul receives his call up papers . . .
While Paul is away, Ruth decides to concentrate on her career as a secretary to help keep herself distracted. But nothing can prepare her for the twists and turns - some tragic, some joyous - life has in store for her. The news that Paul is missing prods Ruth into a marriage of convenience, a challenge that she is determined to face head on to help her forget her losses. As the war rolls on, so do the everyday struggles of life, until one final surprise sends Ruth reeling. To overcome the years of heartbreak and pain, Ruth must surrender to the spark of hope that is lighting her way to her one true love . . .
"I was gripped from the first page to the last." - Holly Kinsella, bestselling author of Uptown Girl
Genre: General Fiction
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