Disastrous choices, heartbreaking consequences, but a love that endures a lifetime.

During the 1920s Frank, Florence and Hilda are inseparable, but when Frank marries Hilda for duty rather than love the friendship between the three fragments. Then comes WW2 and Frank goes on to make other catastrophic choices - the repercussions of which will leave a lasting and tragic legacy.

For over fifty years Florence has been the keeper of Frank’s secrets. Soon after Frank’s death she writes to his grandson, Richard, hinting at his family’s troubled past. Richard gradually learns more about Florence, her generosity of spirit and love for his grandad, but as he digs deeper, he will unearth disturbing secrets, which not only haunted Frank, but will impact on him too.

When a pivotal encounter between Frank and Winston Churchill during WW2 is revealed and a mystery relative in a psychiatric hospital discovered, how much more does Florence dare disclose about her and Frank? And is Richard ready to hear?

Spanning three generations comes a multi-layered and sumptuously atmospheric story showing how - sometimes - the only way forward is through the past.

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‘A compelling story of friendship and the secrets we keep for generations. The poignant and moving narrative had me enthralled.’ Critically acclaimed author, Rhiannon Ward.

‘An absorbing story of injustice and family secrets set against a vividly-drawn wartime backdrop. The finest of story telling, a real page-turner, an enthralling read - I unreservedly loved it.’ Anne Williams, Being Anne Book Blog and RNA Media Star 2019.

‘Passions and conflicts from the years of WW2 lead on to tragedy and secrets that still resonate into the present day. Jules Hayes skilfully brings her characters to vivid life, conveying all the tension and the heartache of a time when very few were spared from social and political upheaval.’ Critically acclaimed novelist, Essie Fox.

‘Passion, intrigue and family secrets drive this complex wartime relationship drama. I loved it.’ #1 bestselling author, Nicola May.

‘Fascinating historical fiction. A story entwined with real-life facts relating to Winston Churchill’s household at Chartwell.’ International bestselling author, Glynis Peters.

‘I was hooked from start to finish, which is a rare feat in historical fiction. An exceptional novel. Simply outstanding.’ The Book Magnet.

‘A big, bold, multi-layered epic about lives and loves shaped by secrets echoing down the generations. Poignant and beautifully written. I whipped through it.' Author, Laura Wilkinson.

‘A pacey well-written narrative that keeps the pages turning. It’s a thriller, it’s a love story, and it has historical and political context as the story plays out in the shadow of the great Winston Churchill. It’s a story about the power of family secrets, the ripples of which reach out across generations. There is something about this book that plants into the reader’s mind, and roots it there long after the last page.’ Author, Debz Hobbs-Wyatt.