‘Moved me to tears’ Angela Petch bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret

In 1944 in war-torn Dubrovnik Branko Milisic holds his newborn daughter Safranka and wishes her a better future. But while the Nazis are finally retreating, the arrival of the partisans brings new dangers for Branko, his wife Dragica and their new baby…

As older sister to two half-siblings, Fran has always known she has to fit in. But now, for the first time in her life Fran is facing questions about who she is and where she comes from.

All Fran knows about her real father is that he was a hero, and her mother had to flee Dubrovnik after the war. But when she travels to the city of her birth to uncover the truth, she is devastated to discover her father was executed by the partisans in 1944, accused of being a collaborator. But the past isn’t always what it seems…

Readers adore this book:

''A marvelous book that totally consumed me'' Christian Bookaholic

''Made my imagination come alive – I could just picture it all'' Vegan Book Blogger

''Emotional and enthralling tale of courage, hope, love and sacrifice'' Bookish Jottings

''Another spectacular offering from a gifted author'' Book Escapes

''Unforgettable - and very highly recommended'' Being Anne

''Closed the book sad to leave the wonderful characters behind'' JoJo''s Over The Rainbow Book Blog

''It is a joy to follow their rediscovery of romance in later life'' Pickled Thoughts & Pinot

''It''ll warm your heart, giving you hope it''s never too late for a new beginning'' Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

''Safe to say I needed a box of tissues beside me'' Ginger Book Geek