She vowed to keep her promise and find her, no matter what . . .
London, 1963
Angelica harbours a dark secret from the war. Having made a new life for herself in East London’s Stepney, she has created a family of her own. Sometimes the ghosts of France feel far away. Finally, she’s ready to move on.
But secrets catch up with you, whether you like it or not . . .
France, 1943
The Nazis arrive at the gate of Sister Angelica’s convent. Inside, the nuns are harbouring children – if discovered, it would mean certain death. All the children need is love, food and safety. Angelica made a promise to protect them, but when there’s a knock on a door, protection is a promise she’s struggling to keep . . .