London, 1940 – As German bombs devastate the city, Emma Bradley flees with her newborn son and two evacuee children she’s agreed to chaperone in exchange for a job in southern England. But Emma isn’t just escaping the horrors of war—she’s running from the child’s father, who seeks revenge for what she’s taken from him.
Andrej Van der Hoosen, a renowned Dutch concert pianist, values his privacy and avoids children due to a painful loss. His calm, solitary world is upended when he’s forced to share a small cottage with Emma and the lively children. Suspicious of Emma’s guarded demeanor, Andrej is drawn to the mystery she hides.
Amid the chaos of war, Emma and Andrej must navigate their distrust and growing connection, discovering solace—and perhaps love—in each other as the world crumbles around them.
