n nPapa always told us that to be brave doesnt mean you have no fear. n It just means you can move forwards in spite of that fear.n n2019. When Imogen Wrens husband dies, she must realize their dream of moving to France on her own. She finds a beautiful abandoned chateau and starts to rebuild her life among its ruins. But she soon notices that the locals wont come near. A dark web of secrets surrounds the house, and it all seems to center on the war...n n1944. Since the moment German troops stepped foot in her village, the sole aim of Simone Varons life has been to avoid them. Until one soldier begins leaving medicine bottles for her sick brother, and she gets to know the man behind the uniform. Then the Resistance comes calling, and she must choose between love and duty - with devastating consequences that will echo through the decades.n nAs Imogen restores the chateau, shes determined to uncover the truth - and set to rest the ghosts of the past.n nA beautiful and devastating dual timeline novel that spans from occupied France in World War Two, to the war-ravaged chateau in 2019. Perfect for fans of Gill Paul, Lucinda Riley and Lorna Cook.n