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1918: German troops flood back from the Eastern Front for an all-out assault in France, before the Americans can join the war. The under-strength British retreat, and for the first time the real possibility of defeat comes home to a shocked nation. At the front, Bertie struggles to bring his battered battalion out safely, while at home Jessie, secretly carrying his child, knows that sooner or later she must face her family's censure. At Morland Place, Teddy braves local opinion to bring German POWs to work on the land, little knowing how close to home the consequences of his decision will strike. And the terrible news arrives that Jack has been shot down. Men are falling, each one the King of someone's heart. For the Morlands, only love, faith and compassion will keep the family safe until the longed-for days of peace . . .

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Reading her is a joy. -- Irish Times Even those unfamiliar with the grand tradition of British family sagas . . . will find it easy to get hooked on this addictive series. Booklist on The Foreign Field Reading her is a joy. Irish Times

Reading her is a joy. Irish Times

Reading her is a joy. -- Irish Times

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Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a past winner of the Romantic Novelists Award, and also the creator of the increasingly popular series of crime novels featuring Inspector Bill Slider.

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