Spring 1914: Amos and Charlotte have dreamed of a life together since they were children. But, her role in society is forcing her into a loveless marriage with a future Earl. This love triangle is further complicated by the fact that both these men head off to war, but only one will return. 

Autumn 1940: Instead of living out their childhood dream of joint ownership of a bookshop, Amos and Charlotte own rival bookshops and do not interact. He is haunted by what he saw on the battlefield and the scars it left him with, and she is occupied with her daughter and upholding her husband's legacy. 

But as war swoops in and disrupts their lives, it causes them to lay aside their past and work together to face the enemy clawing at their door. 

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I have gotten to a place where I sometimes have to convince myself to read a historical fiction novel, and this one reminded me of why I still love this subset of the genre. It is filled with raw emotion, and the way the secrets are teased and unveiled throughout the novel were so masterful done, I was constantly intrigued and rooting for each of these lovely characters. 

Plus, in the hands of a non-Christian author this could have some very different plot points, but Cambron proves that good stories don't have to contend with the kind of content we want to consume. 

This was my first Cambron novel, but will not be my last! 

Content Note: Alcoholism, death, war, bombings

Thanks to Thomas Nelson for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.