UPON RETURNING FROM THE FIRST WORLD WAR, WILL SHEPHERD HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALISE HIS DREAM OF OWNING LAND... With his wife Alice and their children to support, many things conspire to turn the dream into a nightmare. With determination, Will and Alice thrive on their land but it is not the unpredictable environment alone which threatens them. An unexpected arrival may unearth a dark, long hidden secret, while the looming shadow of World War II sweeps the nation. The Shepherd family confront the past so they can overcome it and save their future... Can Will keep his family safe with all that must be faced? "A gripping and engaging read with well thought out plot and prose... Great book from a new author..." Robyn, Indie Book reviewer