From a tangled web of familial ‘secrets and lies’ comes the remarkable story of broken love, lost love and redeeming love in this historical romance that is inspired by true events recounted to the author by her mother and aunty. Out of the ashes, one woman finds the courage to face-up to and overcome her fragile, broken past; to fall in love again, to grow spiritually and to forgive herself and the people who wronged her. This story is dedicated to that woman; my mum! I celebrate her courageous resilience, relentless perseverance, unstinting kindness, daring faith, and wicked sense of humour. She is living proof that it’s never too late to begin a better ending!