The Internationally Bestselling Author ofThe English Wife
âSweeping and evocativeâ Rosanna Ley
In 1913, in a quiet corner of London, the three Fry sisters are coming of age, dreaming of all the possibilities the bright future offers. But when war erupts their innocence is shattered and a new era of uncertainty begins.
Cecelialoves Max but his soldierâs uniform is German, not British, and suddenly the one man she loves is the one man she canât have.
Jessieenlists in the army as a nurse and finally finds the adventure sheâs craved when sheâs sent to Gallipoli and Egypt, but it comes with an unimaginable cost.
Ettaelopes to Capri with her Italian love, Carlo, but though her growing bump is real, her marriage certificate is a lie.
ChristinaAs the three sisters embark on journeys they never could have imagined, their mother worries about the harsh new realities they face, and what their exposure to the wider world means for the secrets sheâs been keepingâŠ
a powerful rope of story of love found and love lostâA truly epic read, spanning continents and momentous events, the different narratives braided to form â Jane Johnson
What a fantastic book!âThe reader is swept on a whirlwind journey across Europe, from Capri to London to Egypt and beyondâ Kathleen McGurl, author ofThe Girl from Bletchley Park
a sublime tale of secrets, strong women and turbulent timesâStunning, âŠI absolutely adored itâ Clare Marchant
âBeautifully epic, romantic & rich in detailâ #1 & bestseller Lorna CookUSA Today Three sisters The Great War The end of innocence⊠Praise for Adrienne Chinn: