"1918. The Great War is over, and Clara Carter has boarded a train bound for Cornwall--to meet a family that would once have been hers. But they must never discover her secret ... 1939. Hannah has always been curious about her mother's mysterious past, but the outbreak of the Second World War casts everything in a new light. As the bombs begin to fall, Hannah and her brothers are determined to do their bit for the war effort--whatever the cost. 2020. Caroline has long been the keeper of her family's secrets. But now, with her own daughter needing her more than ever, it's time to tell the truth ..."--Jacket flap.