Tragedy threatens to tear two sisters apart in this captivating historical saga set amidst the turmoil of World War Two.

Southampton, June 1944. As England weathers the brutal realities of World War Two, life on the home front is anything but quiet. Kathy Bates is engaged to Jimmy Greene, a soldier she loves deeply. But her world is complicated by the responsibility of looking after her spirited younger sister, Maisie — whose growing infatuation with Jimmy is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Maisie is determined to enjoy every moment of her youth. Drawn to the excitement of the soldiers flooding the city, she embraces the freedom that the war seems to offer.

As Jimmy grows increasingly distant, Kathy begins to question their engagement. Meanwhile, Maisie’s impulsive actions lead her down a dangerous path, and the unspoken tension between the sisters slowly deepens.

But when Kathy puts herself in danger to shield her sister one time too many, she is left to carry a devastating secret that could destroy everything she holds dear.

Can the Bates sisters find their way back to each other, or will the weight of their choices and the chaos of war tear them apart?

Set against the backdrop of air raids, rationing and the threat from the war, this emotional historical saga explores love and betrayal during World War Two. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Susanna Bavin or May Ellis.