This is book three in this series about the Brogan family who live in the East End of London during WW2. Although it is book three you don't need to have read the previous two books to be drawn into the story straight away. This one centres mainly on Ida and her husband Jeremiah, not only does Ida have to put up with Jeremiah's mother living in the front parlour but now she learns of a secret between her friend and her husband. As the bombs continue to fall and the residents of Mafeking Terrace go down to the shelters at night, Ida has to keep going for the sake of her children and grandson but now she knows something that she wishes she didn't. Ida is a woman with principles but will she be able to carry on as usual, while all around her know the secret that has become between her and her husband. Full of hope's and dreams, sadness and pity, this book will leave you not wanting it to end. The characters become more than words on a page, they become real people that you can't help but care about. A worthy 5☆ read.