It is 1938 and headstrong eighteen-year-old Mari Carrera leaves a gossipy small town in rural New Zealand aboard the SS Rimutaka. Rather too careless with her reputation, Mari is bound for the bustling anonymity of London - but she is all too willing to be seduced by the temptations of the glittering West End.

Discover the captivating story of courage, daring and love from the No. 1 international bestseller Lesley Pearse

'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart' Sunday Express

With her reputation in tatters, 17-year-old Mari needs to get away from the gossip of her small town.

So the chance to leave for London seems like the perfect fresh start.

But war is brewing . . .

And when London is overwhelmed by the Blitz, Mari's glamorous new life is blown apart.

Lost and alone, she must learn what it means to survive . . .
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'Utterly riveting, brilliant' Closer

'Characters it is impossible not to care about' Daily Mail

'Full of love, passion and heartbreak' Best

'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home