When War Threatens Home, One Woman Fights to Save Her Sanctuary A sweeping and emotional new saga series from beloved author, Rosie Meddon -- Devon, 1939 Young widow Julia Nance has finally found happiness running her beloved guest house, Fairlight. But when war breaks out leaving the guest house empty, Julia desperately searches for alternative uses for her home - and a source of income to protect her new life. In wartime things are never straightforward, and when it looks like Julia's future will rely on the charity of an arch-enemy, it seems like her newfound haven might be lost forever. As invasion looms, she has no choice but to throw herself into saving the village and its locals. The once idyllic Slipscombe Sands is now in peril. Will a surprising wartime calling for her guesthouse bring laughter and noise back to Fairlight? Perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Ginny Bell, Nancy Revell and Rosie Goodwin.