Two broken hearts. One cozy village pub. A beautiful bond forged in the darkest days of World War II.
England, 1941: Winnie is completely heartbroken and reeling. Her husband has just died fighting for their country, leaving her entirely alone and solely responsible for running the family’s struggling country pub, “The Castle.” Numb with grief, Winnie pours all of her energy into her work just to stay afloat.
Then, she is asked to take in an evacuee from the city.
Ten-year-old Francine has lost almost everything. Her mother and siblings were killed in the London Blitz, and her father is missing in action. At first, Winnie isn’t sure she has any love left to give, but there is nowhere else for the little girl to go. Together, these two lonely souls begin to heal. Francine’s cheeky humor and infectious giggle breathe life back into the quiet pub, opening Winnie’s heart to the possibility of love and a newfound family. But as the war throws new trials, bullies, and heartbreaks their way, Winnie must decide how far she will go to hold onto the little girl she has come to love as her own.
A sweeping, emotional, and comforting World War II novel about resilience, found family, and the power of hope, perfect for fans of Sandy Taylor and Diney Costeloe.
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