Two women. One war. A friendship that will change everything. A sweeping and emotional WW1 historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Daisy Wood, Rachel Burton, and Evie Woods. Mary Cooper and Alice Dearing's lives are worlds apart. Though both born and raised in Stonedale, the gulf between the humble mill worker and the privileged mill owner's daughter seems insurmountable. But when war reaches the village, it upends every life in its path. Soon Mary and Alice find themselves working together at the local military hospital and an unlikely friendship begins to form.

Beyond the hospital walls, though, old divisions still run deep. When disaster strikes at the mill and suspicion spreads, Mary and Alice must decide where they stand. Because staying true to themselves means risking their livelihoods, their reputations, and the only home either of them has ever known. PRAISE FOR JENNY HOLMES ' Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity ' Choice ' Jenny really knows how to write an awesome book.I can never put her books down! ' ' I couldn't put this book down.The characters were relatable and the story was never predictable, a brilliant read ' ' A wonderful escapist read, I enjoyed it immensely ' ' Jenny's books are always so good, I really recommend picking her up! ' ' A good story, with a fascinating sense of time and place. I really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend! ' ' Could not put this book down, a story full of surprises - well worth staying awake half the night to read it '.