Cathy Brogan is the main character in this fabulous wartime drama. She lives in London with her son Peter. Her husband has been sent o war but Cathy is feeling a bit more relieved as she gets a break from his violent tendencies. But she receives news that he is missing in action, her thoughts are in turmoil. By law she has to wait a certain length of time for him to be found or she is declared to be a widow and then she would receive a war widows pension but she would be free to live her life without being on edge all the time in his presence. She then meets Sergeant McIntosh - Archie, and she begins to think everything will be ok. But there is one huge snag. Cathy lives with her mean mother in law, Violet. Violet doesn't want Cathy to have a life and tries to ensure she has no money to move elsewhere away from her. Archie is a widower and tries to support Cathy in any way he can.
This book is brilliant but be warned.... Violet can make your blood boil !
This book is brilliant but be warned.... Violet can make your blood boil !