Publisher's Synopsis
Laura Ashley married Edward, a young soldier, just before WWII broke out. Together, they had three children who she raised alone while Edward fought for their freedom. As the war drags on, this becomes increasingly difficult. When VE-day finally arrives, she looks forward to Edward's return home, and his help in raising their family. But it would be three more years before he eventually returns home for good. Having had three more children, she finally realizes she made a big mistake and it is too late. The nineteen-year marriage ends and Laura finds herself alone with six growing children and a seventh on the way. When David comes into her life, and he too lets her down, she vows that no man will ever share her life again. Except for her sons. Can Laura keep her promise to herself and raise her family on her own? Will her determination be enough to keep the family together through the many obstacles they will face? Moving from one home to another with her band of children, trying to escape her past, and prevent her family being taken from her. There is nobody stronger than a Mother protecting her young.
