From the shadows of post-war Southampton comes a tale of bravery, survival and resilience — and one girl whose courage will light the way.Southampton, 1920. Living under the oppressive thumb of her abusive father and indifferent mother, Lily Johnson's world is filled with fear. Until one desperate night, when she breaks free and flees into the dangerous docklands of Southampton with nothing but her fierce will to survive.All alone in the world, Lily's luck changes when she finds work at a bustling second-hand shop. Rachel Cohen, a tough but kind-hearted widow, offers Lily a safe haven where she can begin to find strength and a sense of purpose that she never knew was possible.As she navigates her new life, Lily encounters Tom McCann, a charismatic and protective Irishman who offers her a glimpse of a brighter future.But Lily’s newfound happiness is jeopardised when Vittorio Teglia, a dangerous criminal, sets his eyes on her. His desire for her threatens to drag Lily back into the darkness she’s so desperately trying to escape.Lily dreads the day that Vittorio’s relentless pursuit will test her courage and resilience like never before.A day that dawns far too soon . . .A gripping tale of love, survival and an unbreakable spirit that captures the essence of a bygone era.
