Author: Mary WoodSecond World War fiction | Sagas | Historical fictionPublished on 19th June 2025 by Pan Macmillan (Pan Books) in the United Kingdom.Paperback / softback | 368 pages 129mm x 196mm x 24mm | 252g France, 1943As war casts its shadow over Europe, the tranquil life of Sister Angelica's convent is disrupted by the arrival of Nazi forces. Inside the convent, the nuns offer refuge to children in need of care and protection. Despite the ever-present risks, Angelica is determined to honour her promise to keep them safe. Each day is a testament to courage and hope, even when unexpected challenges arise.London, 1963Angelica has made a new life for herself in East London’s Stepney. Despite the shadows of war, she is nurturing a family of her own with hope and resilience, ready to embrace the future with open arms. Yet, as life often reminds us, the past has a way of weaving itself back into our present when we least expect it . . .
