Set in early WW2 Alice is only seventeen and an orphan ,her Grandmothers house was blown up by a bomb killing her ,so Alice decides to go to this little village in Norfolk where she is told a distant relative is living ,Here she finds love and being part of a Family she is also very brave and is involved with the War effort .Very atmospheric with some great characters ,such a lovely story .Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC.

Alice Carmichael is writing her own story. The war has taken everything and her stories will cherish and provide solace and escape. In this inspirational book the author a unique storyteller has put all her heart and soul to bring readers such an inspiring story. The orphans secret library in the darkness of war, light shines from the pages of a book. Absolutely beautiful. I loved it.