Romantic dreams, snatched by war... Lizzie Bishop's humble beginnings as a dressmaker's daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams. But then into Lizzie's quiet world comes two men - one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie's made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again. Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever? Reviews . About the author Nancy Carson lives in Staffordshire and is a keen student of local history. All her novels are based around real events, and focus on the lives and loves of the people of the Black Country.