A captivating and moving story, set during the Second World War, portraying the extremely harsh living conditions endured by those on the home front.The story follows the life and loves of Violet, and some tragic events that beset her young life. She lost her parents at a young age and was taken in by an elderly neighbour. At age fourteen, she obtained work at a factory and forged some lifelong friendships which play an important part in her future.Violet joined the army at age seventeen, where she was exposed to the many horrors of the war on the beaches of Dunkirk. She married a soldier, but his many deployments meant important family milestones were missed, but the question was, would he return from the war and would Violet finally find happiness?