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Ireland, 1944. In a violent storm, a German plane heading for Britain is blown west, far off course. The pilot, completely disorientated, plunges down on to an Irish hillside, and shatters a young family.

The children who survive that terrible night try to leave the past behind, but it will not let them go. Rescued by their Aunt Lucy, Amelia and Mattie need to start afresh, but Lucy too has lost her way. And as all three search for a place to call home, they accidentally uncover the cruellest secret of all...

Mary Stanley's enthralling new novel moves from 1940s Ireland through post-war England to golden Malta. Her vibrant characters and beautifully perceptive writing bring to life a compelling tale of survival and self-discovery.

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Mary Stanley's atmospheric novels tend to draw you in from the first page and haunt you long after you have turned the last... This book is beautifully written, achingly poignant, dark-edged but tempered with humour - Irish Independent Review

A deeply satisfying, reflective read... Lively conversation and richly varied settings - Evening Herald

Author Bio

Mary Stanley was born in England and educated in Ireland. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she has worked in England, Italy and Germany. She now lives in Dublin.