In the small heritage town of Russell, a single mistake can determine reputation for decades to come. So when 17-year-old Mari embarks on an affair with an unsuitable older man, her parents send her to London to live with her godparents.
Mari slips into the sophisticated lifestyle, with new friends, wealth and an adoring aunt and uncle with ease.
But as WWII starts, her circumstances change and she needs to dig deep to find great strength to survive. This is easy to read with compelling characters that fans of Lesley Pearse will love.
