Publisher's Synopsis
The day the Jutland telegrams arrive in Portsea, the lives of three women change dramatically. Miriam Slattery believes that afternoon in 1916 will be the happiest day of her life. Instead, a terrible betrayal is waiting for her. Beattie Forrest, mother, grandmother and widow of sailors, faces tragedy again, and Lily Forrest, just twelve years old, will always believe that the telegram boy who brought news of her brother's death stole her birthday. But all three have reserves of courage and hope, and as war gives way to peace, Miriam, Beattie and Lily go on to find the love and security each has been craving. "A pulsating and heart-warming saga...a rich first novel" YORKSHIRE POST
