1939. When war is declared, twins Shirley and Tom are evacuated to the coastal town of Worthing. Almost fourteen, they are very close to their mother, but leaving London is the only way to keep them safe. Shirley is the bright one of the pair, whereas Tom is sometimes slow to understand the world around him. But Shirley helps him get by and is his best friend and ally.

The twins are taken in by a local farmer, but their new home quickly proves to be far from a rural dream. Tom is forced to do back-breaking work and sleep under the stairs each night. The farmer's wife is heavily pregnant, and seems to live in fear of him. She's refusing all midwives, so it will be up to Shirley, with no experience in the matter, to help her deliver her baby.

Their new teacher at the local school notices that something is not right with the children, but the farmer keeps the twins from seeing anyone, even their own mother. As the cold weather sets in and Tom falls ill, will Shirley be able to find a way out for them both?

To save your children from the war, you must send them far away . . . A moving story of hardship, loss and the power of family ties from bestselling author Pam Weaver.

About the Author
Pam's saga novels, There's Always Tomorrow, Better Days Will Come, Pack Up Your Troubles, For Better For Worse and Love Walked Right In, are set in Worthing during the austerity years. Pam's inspiration comes from her love of people and their stories, and her passion for the town of Worthing. With the sea on one side and the Downs on the other, Worthing has a scattering of small villages within its urban sprawl, and in some cases tight-knit communities, making it an ideal setting for the modern saga.

Reviews
What a terrific read - saga fans everywhere will love it and be asking for more from this talented author * Annie Groves *
An engaging and gripping post-war saga . . . a hard-hitting story of female friendship tested against the odds * Take a Break *
Pam Weaver presents us with a real page-turner - with richly drawn characters and a clever plot * Caring 4 Sussex *
A powerful read * Take a Break *



Book Information
ISBN 9781447275923
Author Pam Weaver
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Pan Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 26mm