When war is declared, Mary defies her family
to protect the children her country would rather forget.
Tom refuses to sign up for a conflict he doesn't believe in.
Alistair answers the call of duty, but can't silence his own heart.

How do you dare to fall in love while the world around you is falling apart?

'Superb' Daily Mail


'An addictive, propulsive read' The Sunday Times

'A compelling and finely crafted novel... Ian McEwan did this with Atonement, Sarah Waters did it with The Night Watch, and Chris Cleave does it too with Everyone Brave is Forgiven' Financial Times