#1 Globe and Mail Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
A daring young woman will risk her life to find her destiny in this
atmospheric, beautifully drawn historical debut novel--a tale of love,
hope, and danger set during the First World War.
Lady Elizabeth Neville-Ashford wants to travel the world, pursue a
career, and marry for love. But in 1914, the stifling restrictions of
aristocratic British society and her mother's rigid expectations forbid
Lilly from following her heart. When war breaks out, the spirited young
woman seizes her chance for independence. Defying her parents, she moves
to London and eventually becomes an ambulance driver in the newly formed
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps--an exciting and treacherous job that takes
her close to the Western Front.
Assigned to a field hospital in France, Lilly is reunited with Robert
Fraser, her dear brother Edward's best friend. The handsome Scottish
surgeon has always encouraged Lilly's dreams. She doesn't care that
Robbie grew up in poverty--she yearns for their friendly affection to
become something more. Lily is the most beautiful--and forbidden--woman
Robbie has ever known. Fearful for her life, he's determined to keep her
safe, even if it means breaking her heart.
In a world divided by class, filled with uncertainty and death, can
their hope for love survive. . . or will it become another casualty of
this tragic war?
The paperback includes a P.S. section with additional insights from the
author, background material, suggestions for further reading, and more.
