Elizabeth is in a difficult position. Societies expectations and the expectations of her parents dictate that she choose a man of equal standing but her heart has been captured by someone that her parents would certainly not approve of. Her mother has made it quite clear who she feels would be a good match for Elizabeth and Gwilym Owen is certainly not the man that she would choose for her daughter. Elizabeth is forced to make some difficult decisions and must leave behind the man she loves to do her duty on the front line. With so many insurmountable barriers between them, including a war that has already taken so many of the village, it almost seems impossible that their love could ever hope to survive. Will the death and destruction of war and the miles that separate them sound the death knell on their romance?

I love a good saga and this is right up there with one to love! My only regret is that I hadn't read the other two books in the series. Although this book can be read as a standalone I think that its definitely worth checking out the previous books as the rich tapestry of characters are certainly worth getting to know much better. Each bringing so much to the book and drawing the reader in to become emotionally invested in their lives and what is next for them. Francesca Capaldi has beautifully captured the pain of war and how it decimated communities like the one in the village of Doraclon with so many young men lost to the futility of war.  The complexities of class divide during this period of history are also explored in-depth and the anguish of forbidden love that carries this story along. A great read! Would definitely recommend if you love a book that sweeps you along. Also, check out that amazing cover! That in itself draws you in before you've even read a word of the book.