When Jessica is cast out of her family home, she meets a charming trawlerman who is proud to know her despite her brother's bad reputation among the fisherman. But will Jessica be able to weather the difficult times ahead?
1930, Hull. Alice Goddard is fleeing from her violent, bullying husband Ted and fearing for her life and that of her two-year-old daughter Daisy. Running to the police station for help, she becomes involved in a road accident. Seriously injured, she lies in a coma in hospital. When she recovers, Ted has disappeared and Daisy is missing...
Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows Evie Sinclair, a spirited young woman from Yorkshire who joins the ranks as a Gunner Girl. As she navigates the challenges of military life, she forms a deep bond with fellow recruits Lily and Gloria. Together, they face the trials of love and loss, showcasing the strength of friendship amid adversity. The narrative highlights the resilience of women during wartime and their contributions to the war effort.
Set against the backdrop of wartime Kingston Upon Hull, a tragic bombing leaves sixteen-year-old Charlotte orphaned and alone. She is taken in by her estranged Aunt Hilda in a quiet Yorkshire village, where tensions arise due to hidden family resentments. As Charlotte adjusts to her new life, she finds purpose caring for French orphans and becomes entangled with a dashing Free French officer, Emile. Together, they must confront their pasts and unravel family secrets to forge a path toward happiness amidst the chaos of war.
The war is over and peace should reign, but life isn't that easy. Rose gives her heart to Joe, a widowed airman, but when her brother returns from Germany, he has a secret that threatens to tear them apart.