'A terrific mystery . . . Intriguing and full of suspense, it makes for an absorbing read' Observer
'Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail
'An outstanding historical series' New York Times
By July 1914, the ties between Kezia Marchant and Thea Brissenden, friends since girlhood, have become strained - by Thea's passionate embrace of women's suffrage, and by the imminent marriage of Kezia to Thea's brother, Tom, who runs the family farm.
Yet when Tom enlists to fight for his country and Thea is drawn reluctantly onto the battlefield, the farm becomes Kezia's responsibility. Each must find a way to endure the ensuing cataclysm and turmoil. But will well-intended lies and self-deception be of use when they come face to face with the enemy.
Winspear is a must-read for fans of Frances Brody, Charles Todd and Susan Elia MacNeal.
Readers love Jacqueline Winspear:
'A well-researched historical background and interesting and well-drawn characters makes this a enjoyable read.'
' The characters, plot and narrative keep the pages turning.'
' Historical fiction at its very best.'
'An absolutely astonishingly good book to read and I recommend it most strongly.'
Jacqueline Winspear is a prolific author of the bestselling Maisie Dobbs series, but each book can be read individually.