From the cover alone the book comes across as another novel of nostalgia. A tale of war, motherhood and love. Cathy is a newly found mother to her baby Peter whilst waiting for her husband to be found whilst fighting war during the Blitz Era. With her life up in the air Cathy finds solace and company in Archie. Archie sergeant of royal engineer bomb disposal squad, who gives Cathy shelter to keep her baby safe. With her husband still away, the Blitz ongoing, a 6 month old baby to look after and her future unclear will Cathy find the love that she so willingly wants.