The first book in a brand-new series from Sunday Times bestselling saga author Ellie Dean. *** Portsmouth, September 1939 The threat of war looms large for the residents of Wharf Road. Evie Spencer has known hardship from a young age and, together with her husband Alfie, she is determined to weather the challenges ahead with hope and strength. With Alfie's teenage sons, their young children, and Evie's widowed father all under one roof - plus Evie's formidable mother-in-law ruling the family with an iron authority - nothing is simple. And the onset of war means even bigger upheaval to come. But Evie will do whatever it takes to protect and support her loved ones. In Wharf Road family is everything . But will love be enough to hold them together as the world begins to tear itself apart?.