A story of loss, hope and redemption against impossible odds...'Extremely compelling...The reader is completely drawn into the story' Historical Novel Society The Globe & Mail Bestselleri>>?

'Alward tells this story of the wounded survivors and the people who cared for them with affecting grace' Toronto Star

1. Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nora Crowell wants more than her sisteraEUR (TM)s life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming and it wonaEUR (TM)t be long before the truth comes to light.

Having lost her beloved husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his haughty relations who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life.

When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, nothing for these two women will ever be the same again. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, trailing both heartbreak and joy its wakeaEUR|

Praise for Donna Jones Alward:'A beautiful, meticulously researched story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.' USA Today bestseller, Genevieve Graham

aEUR?A triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances aEUR| with a twist that will have readers holding their breath' Renee Ryan, author of The Secret Society of Salzburg

aEUR?Readers of historical fiction, donaEUR (TM)t miss this one!aEUR (TM) USA Today bestseller, Andie Newton

'A winning and memorable tale that boasts a perfectly-judged grasp of historical detail, wonderfully nuanced characters, and a narrative arc that never falters' USA Today bestseller, Jennifer Robson

'A fascinating, heartbreaking, and heartwarming storyaEUR (TM) USA Today bestseller, Glynis Peters

'A rare novel that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Prepare to fall in love' Soraya M. Lane, bestselling author

'Meticulously researched and full of atmospheric period details that will take your breath away' Julianne MacLean, bestselling author

'Alward handles the aftermath of a Canadian tragedy with sensitivity, skill, brilliant writingaEUR (TM) Lecia Cornwall, author of That Summer in Berlin