Nick, bereaved and bereft after His wife and child have died, has returned to his childhood home. Here his father nurtures nick back to an understanding that stoically some things are beyond our control. This enables nick to return his his doctors profession upon meeting an old war friend in need. This is not only the start of a new adventure for nick, but also an opportunity to redeem his hope in life. Bianca, fondly recalls nick upon their last paths crossing. Now she is an esteemed apothecary running her own establishment alongside the humorous rose. Bianca endearments towards nick become evident and have the potential to blossom. Meanwhile, amidst the turbulence of times flicking from religious allegiances and the various political persuasions that shadow the days, are now met with another dark entity. A thrilling historical read that enraptures the imagination