Nuneaton, 1911 When Holly Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to
force her to marry a widower twice her age, she finally says no. After
he refuses to support her any longer, Holly flees to London, bringing
her best friend and maid, Ivy, with her. In the big smoke, Holly
searches for the father she's never met and begins nurse training in the
local hospital. There she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin. Kind and
compassionate, he is everything Holly has ever dreamt of. When Doctor
Parkin proposes, Holly finally feels like she'll have the family she so
longs for. But soon, she discovers some shocking news that means they
can never be together, and her life is suddenly thrown into turmoil.
Supporting the war effort, she heads to France and throws herself into
volunteering on the front line. Can Holly ever find the happiness she so
truly deserves?