It is 1930, and the sleepy Hampshire village where Emma Pearson lives with her husband and two daughters is untouched by the Depression that has ravaged much of the country, causing poverty and hardship. When the villagers are asked to offer a rural holiday to orphaned children from the poorest parts of London, they welcome the opportunity to share their good fortune. John and Tommy, the two lads who stay with the Pearsons, become a part of the family. Years later, when World War II breaks out, Emma must watch not only her own two girls, but also the boys who are now like sons to her, play their parts in the dramatic world events that are unfolding...
- ISBN10 0727865056
- ISBN13 9780727865052
- Publish Date 2 March 2007
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 May 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Severn House Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English