“Happy New Year, Dane,” David greeted him with a grin. “And a Merry Christmas to you.” Dane did not seem to be in a holiday mood just now. “Margaret, I think Daniel needs your attention.” “Diaper?” said Margaret knowingly, and accepted the baby with a wrinkled nose. “Oh, my! You certainly do need help!”
This novel delves into the personal and communal struggles of women living in a small English village during the tumultuous times of World War II. The narrative follows the lives of these women as they navigate their roles, relationships, and the impact of the war on their daily lives. more
“Blood is thicker than water, and twice as cheap.”
“It's confusing to love people," Ginny said. "But I think it's worth it.”
“...to me, a world without family isn't much of a world at all.”
“Don't interpret anything too much. This is time waster number 1.”
“She's my family and you're hers. That means we are, in some inexplicable way, connected.”