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In the aftermath of the Great War, the de Witt family is struggling to piece together the shattered fragments of their lives. Rudolf and his wife, Verena, still reeling from the loss of their second son, don't know how to function in the post-war world. Stoneythorpe Hall has become an empty shell with no servants to ensure its upkeep. Celia, the de Witt's youngest daughter, is still desperate to spread her wings and see more of the world. To escape Stoneythorpe and the painful secrets that lie there, she moves to London and embraces life and love in the Roaring Twenties.

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A beautifully conjured family saga. Fans of Downton Abbey will love it. --Alison Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author A resonant evocation of life in the aftermath of the First World War in which the shadows of the conflict loom large, but also explores the psychological and emotional worlds of the individual. --The Irish Examiner Imbued with a sharp awareness of the devastating effects of war in any era, Williams's novel presents sympathetic characters who transcend history. --Kirkus Reviews

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