Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nora Crowell wants more than her sisters life as a wife and mother. As WWI rages across the Atlantic, she becomes a lieutenant in the Canadian Army Nursing Corps. But trouble is looming, and it wont be long before the truth comes out. Having lost her husband in the trenches and with no-one else to turn to, Charlotte Campbell now lives with his snobby relatives who treat her like the help. It is baby Aileen, the joy and light of her life, who spurs her to dream of a better life. When tragedy strikes in Halifax Harbour, lives for these two women will never be the same. Their paths will cross in the most unexpected way, with both heartbreak and joyA triumphant, unforgettable tale of sacrifice, hope, and second chances - with a twist that will have readers holding their breath to the very end. Historical fiction, with great detail, nuanced characters, and heartwarming to the core.