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New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen, now writing in partnership with her daughter, Clare Broyles, transports and enthralls readers through the incomparable Molly Murphy Sullivan. Wild Irish Rose, the next novel in this beloved mystery series, is cause for celebration for readers and critics alike. NEW YORK, 1907: Now that she’s no longer a private detective—at least not officially—Molly Murphy Sullivan is looking forward to a time of settled tranquility with friends and family. Back in New York, where her own story began, Molly decides to accompany some friends to Ellis Island to help distribute clothing to those in need. This journey quickly stirs up memories for Molly. When you’re far from home and see people from your country, every face looks like that of a family member. That evening Molly’s policeman husband, Daniel, is late returning home. He comes with a tale to tell: There was a murder on Ellis Island that day, and the main suspect is the spitting image of Molly. The circumstances are eerily similar to when Molly herself arrived on Ellis Island, and she can’t help but feel a sense of fate. Molly was meant to be there that day so that she could clear this woman’s name.

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 10th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

'Irish humour and gritty determination... with charm and optimism.' Anne Perry

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 16th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 14th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

Set against a backdrop of royal intrigue, Lady Georgiana Rannoch navigates the complexities of her life as she balances covert assignments from the Queen, her romantic relationship, and her mother's expectations. This mystery in the Royal Spyness series combines elements of humor and suspense, showcasing Georgiana's resourcefulness and charm as she uncovers secrets while maintaining her social standing.

Fleeing a false accusation of murder in Ireland, Molly Murphy becomes involved in another murder case when the man who was harrassing her on the boat to America turns up dead also

The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.

She may be thirty-fifth in line for the throne, but Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year - before a Christmas killer wrings another neck ... On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - well, actually, my true love, Darcy O'Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I'm snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig. So it's a miracle when I contrive to land a position as hostess to a posh holiday party in Tiddleton. The village is like something out of A Christmas Carol! But then there are three deaths, so-called accidents. Perhaps a recent prison break could have something to do with it ... that, or a long-standing witch's curse. But after Darcy shows up beneath the mistletoe, anything could be possible in this wicked wonderland.

In this installment of the Royal Spyness series, Lady Georgiana Rannoch navigates the complexities of royal duties while managing her romantic life and her mother's expectations. Tasked with covert missions from the Queen, she finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue and mystery, balancing her responsibilities with the challenges of love and family.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 35th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 15th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.

A woman's future is determined by fate and choice in a gripping WWII novel about danger, triumph, and second chances by the New York Times bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Tuscan Child. London, 1940. Bombs fall and Josie Banks's world crumbles around her. Her overbearing husband, Stan, is unreachable, called to service. Her home, a ruin of rubble and ash. Josie's beloved tearoom boss has been killed, and Josie herself is injured, with nothing left and nowhere to go. Evacuated to the English countryside, Josie ends up at the estate of the aristocratic Miss Harcourt, a reluctant host to the survivors of the Blitz. Awed as she is by the magnificent landscape, Josie sees opportunity. Josie convinces Miss Harcourt to let her open a humble tea shop, seeing it as a chance for everyone to begin again. When Josie meets Mike Johnson, a handsome Canadian pilot stationed at a neighboring bomber base, a growing intimacy brings her an inner peace she's never felt before. Then Stan returns from the war. Now a threat looms larger than anyone imagined. And a dangerous secret is about to upend Josie's life again. Her newfound courage will be put to the test if she is to emerge, like a survivor, triumphant.

Struggling with depression after a miscarriage, semi-retired detective Molly Murphy Sullivan seeks solace at a mansion on the Hudson for Christmas with her husband. However, the festive atmosphere is overshadowed by the unresolved mystery of the host couple's missing daughter, who disappeared a decade earlier. As Molly empathizes with the grieving mother, she uncovers hidden tensions among the occupants, leading to a shocking revelation on Christmas Eve when a girl claiming to be the lost child appears at their door.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.

The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.

'Retired' detective and police captain's wife Molly Murphy Sullivan tangles with Tammany Hall in the next in Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles's New York Times bestselling historical mystery series.

Love and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels.Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisper…Venice. Caroline’s quest: to scatter Juliet “Lettie” Browning’s ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than sixty years.It’s 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. For her students, it’s a wealth of history, art, and beauty. For Juliet, it’s poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and they’re forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever.Key by key, Lettie’s life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds. It’s one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins.

The plot follows Welsh Constable Evan Evans as he investigates two troubling crimes, delving into both past and present to uncover hidden connections. This eighth installment in the mystery series promises a compelling blend of intrigue and character development, showcasing Evans's dedication to solving complex cases in his community.

'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism.' Anne Perry

Fledgling private investigator Molly Murphy takes on a new assignment that allows her to escape the typhoid epidemic in New York City during the summer of 1902. The opportunity comes from Captain Daniel Sullivan, a New York City police detective and former love interest. Despite her vow to keep him at a distance until he ends his engagement to a socialite, she can't resist the chance for a real detective job. Daniel hires Molly to go undercover at the home of Senator Barney Flynn in Peekskill, New York. Flynn's wife, Theresa, is captivated by the Sorensen Sisters, a pair of spiritualists, and is eager to hold a séance to contact her kidnapped infant son, missing for five years. The police suspect the sisters are frauds, but Theresa remains desperate for answers. As Molly delves into the Flynn household and the mysterious kidnapping, she finds herself racing against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late. This installment is part of a series that has received numerous accolades, including the Agatha Award, the Anthony Award, the Bruce Alexander Historical Award, and the Herodotus Award, highlighting its acclaim within the mystery genre.

Newly married Molly and her NYPD captain husband reluctantly honeymoon in 1904 Newport at the estate of an ambitious Tammany Hall politician whose subsequent murder challenges Molly's resolve to avoid sleuthing.

Lady Georgiana Rannoch is off to solve a Hollywood homicide in the eighth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series. England, 1934. Georgie's mother, the glamorous and much-married actress, is hearing wedding bells once again—which is why she must hop across the pond for a quickie divorce in Reno. To offer her moral support, Georgie agrees to go along on the all expenses paid voyage across the Atlantic. While her mother meets movie mogul Cy Goldman—who insists on casting her in his next picture—Georgie finds herself caught up in the secret investigation of a suspected jewel thief. Lucky for her, the lead investigator happens to be her dashing beau, Darcy! Her mother's movie and Darcy’s larceny lead everyone to Cy’s Hollywood home, where the likes of Charlie Chaplin are hanging about and there’s enough romantic intrigue to fill a double feature. But they hardly get a chance to work out the sleeping arrangements before Cy turns up dead. As if there wasn’t enough drama already...

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 12th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

'Irish humour and gritty determination... with charm and optimism.' Anne Perry

A courageous wife, mother, and resister confronts the devastation of World War II in a heartbreaking and hopeful novel by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Tuscan Child. Londoner Madeleine Grant is studying at the Sorbonne in Paris when she marries charismatic French journalist Giles Martin. As they raise their son, Olivier, they hold on to a tenuous promise for the future. Until the thunder of war sets off alarms in France. Staying behind to join the resistance, Giles sends Madeleine and Olivier to the relative safety of England, where Madeleine secures a job teaching French at a secondary school. Yet nowhere is safe. After a devastating twist of fate resulting in the loss of her son, Madeleine accepts a request from the ministry to aid in the war effort. Seizing the smallest glimmer of hope of finding Giles alive, she returns to France. If Madeleine can stop just one Nazi, it will be the start of a valiant path of revenge. Though her perseverance, defiance, and heart will be tested beyond imagining, no risk is too great for a brave wife and mother determined to fight and survive against inconceivable odds.

An investigation into a girl's disappearance uncovers a mystery dating back to World War II in a haunting novel of suspense by the bestselling author of The Venice Sketchbook and The Paris Assignment. London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl's disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it's her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Twenty-five years ago, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London during the Blitz. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again. As Liz digs deeper, she finds herself drawn to the village of Tydeham, which was requisitioned by the military during the war and left in ruins. After all these years, what could possibly link the missing girls to this abandoned village? And why does a place Liz has never seen before seem so strangely familiar?

Two weeks before his wedding, Welsh Constable Evans agrees to help a teen whose girlfriend has gone missing on Mt. Snowdon, but when his bride disappears, Evans begins to think the two crimes are connected.

Fashion can be murder for Molly Murphy! Having inherited the cases of her deceased mentor Paddy Reilly, private investigator Molly Murphy is following philandering husbands, tracking down runaway debutantes and working in a sweatshop to discover who is purloining dress designs. None of these jobs seem very dangerous... at first. But when a woman's body is fished out of the East River, Molly fears it is the missing society girl everyone is talking about. Then Molly's sometime beau, police captain Daniel Sullivan, reveals that another corpse may be the girl's cheating lover, Mike Kelly. As the threads of passion and greed weave a vivid tapestry of violence, Molly must descend into the underworld of the gangs of New York - only to realise that she may need more than her street smart to get to the truth... and get out alive.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 35th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

With wit, charm, and historical detail, multiple award winner Rhys Bowen makes early twentieth century New York come vividly to life in The Last Illusion. Irish immigrant and PI Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see the illusionists that are all the rage. Indeed, Harry Houdini himself has returned from Europe for a brief run on Broadway. But Houdini can’t even take the stage when, to the crowd’s shock, the opening act saws into his assistant—for real. The stunned performer accuses Houdini of tampering with his equipment, and he’s not the only one critical of “The King of Handcuffs” who, by raising the stakes in his shows, has put other acts out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdini’s wife hires Molly as an investigator and bodyguard...but how can she protect a man who risks his life every night?

Lady Georgiana Rannoch is looking forward to her first ever turn as hostess for her very own house party when the festivities lead to murder… Georgie, back home at her estate in Eynsleigh, impatiently awaits the birth of her baby. But she has plenty to occupy her: her new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and Sir Hubert, who owns Eynsleigh, is back from his latest expedition. It's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to celebrate his return and show off her new chef. The dinner party is a smashing success. Sir Mortimer Mordred—famous author of creepy Gothic horror novels—is one of the guests. He recently purchased a nearby Elizabethan manor nearby because it has a famous poison garden. After the dinner, Sir Mortimer approaches Georgie and asks to borrow her new chef for his upcoming party, and Georgie and Darcy, her dashing husband, are invited! The tour of the poison garden is fascinating, as is Sir Mortimer’s laboratory. Shockingly, just after the banquet several of the guests become sick. And one dies, apparently poisoned by berries from the garden. But how could this be when they all ate the same meal and the same delectable dessert? Georgie has to find the culprit to save her new chef and her own reputation—all before her bundle of joy arrives!

Lady Georgiana Rannoch and her charming husband, Darcy, are eagerly awaiting a new addition to their family. However, an unexpected trip to Paris leads them into a complex web of international intrigue. After months of morning sickness, Georgiana is finally feeling better but finds herself bored at home while her friends are busy with their lives. Longing for adventure before her confinement begins, she is thrilled when Darcy suggests a visit to her glamorous best friend, Belinda, in Paris. While Belinda works on Coco Chanel's fall collection, Georgiana learns that Darcy has a covert task for her: to retrieve an item from an attendee at Coco's show. What seems like a simple errand quickly spirals into chaos, revealing dangerous implications as Europe edges closer to war. When the mission goes awry, Georgiana must navigate perilous situations, including evading a suspicious French policeman convinced she’s a criminal mastermind. Determined to avoid delivering her baby in a prison cell, she gathers her courage to solve the mystery and protect her loved ones, all while trying to avert a larger catastrophe.

"Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish--like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater." --Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author Winner of the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel, the Macavity Award for Best Historical Novel, and the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. World War II comes to Farleigh Place, the ancestral home of Lord Westerham and his five daughters, when a soldier with a failed parachute falls to his death on the estate. After his uniform and possessions raise suspicions, MI5 operative and family friend Ben Cresswell is covertly tasked with determining if the man is a German spy. The assignment also offers Ben the chance to be near Lord Westerham's middle daughter, Pamela, whom he furtively loves. But Pamela has her own secret: she has taken a job at Bletchley Park, the British code-breaking facility. As Ben follows a trail of spies and traitors, which may include another member of Pamela's family, he discovers that some within the realm have an appalling, history-altering agenda. Can he, with Pamela's help, stop them before England falls? Inspired by the events and people of World War II, writer Rhys Bowen crafts a sweeping and riveting saga of class, family, love, and betrayal.

Madame Yvette's arrival is causing a lot of excitement in Llanfair. Some are enraged at the fact that her new French restaurant sits on the site of an abandoned chapel. Others are thrilled about her sophisticated culinary skills. And Llanfair's men seem intrigued by her exotic beauty-- which isn't making Llanfair's women very happy... But the controversy really heats up after a mysterious fire, when a dead body is found in the smoking ruins of Chez Yvette. This case has Llanfair in a real stew. And Constable Evans is about to bring things to a boil...

Set against the backdrop of a film production at her estate, new mother Lady Georgiana "Georgie" Rannoch navigates the murky waters of murder and mystery. As she delves into the investigation, she must discern truth from illusion, all while adjusting to her new role as a mother. This latest installment in the Royal Spyness Mystery series promises a blend of intrigue and charm, showcasing Georgie's wit and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges.

Out of the frying pan and into the fire! Molly Murphy can't seem to fit in anywhere. Not with the new immigrants pouring in from the Old World and certainly not with the society folk she envies from afar. After bungling a job as a lady's companion, Molly decides to become an assistant to the notorious private investigator, Paddy Riley. Unfortunately, Paddy's underworld dealings leave him deader than a doornail and Molly in possession of his detective agency. Using the tricks of the trade learned from her employer, Molly sets out to find the wily killer responsible for the death of Riley.

A mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downtown Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 34th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.

Rhys Bowen delivers 'Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism' in her 13th Molly Murphy mystery. Anne Perry

`Irish humour and gritty determination . . . with charm and optimism.' Anne Perry

Retired Detective Molly Murphy Sullivan is back with In Sunshine or in Shadow, the latest book in this beloved series by New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles.

Detective Constable Evan Evans and his new bride, Bronwen, are settling into married life in their little cottage above the village of Llanfair when they meet the daughter of one of the village’s newest families, a sixteen-year-old Pakistani girl named Jamila.Bronwen and Jamila are becoming good friends when Jamila finds out from her parents that they have arranged a marriage for her back in Pakistan. Evans tries to convince her family not to enforce the custom, arguing that Jamila is a normal Welsh teenager, but just as the tensions increase, the girl suddenly vanishes. Bronwen is distraught, but there’s no trace of her.At work, Evans is investigating the murder of a man shot to death through the open window of his home while eating breakfast. After the man’s wife is jailed as a suspect, a second man is killed---and then a third---and Evans and his team are on the hunt for a serial killer. But they can’t seem to find any connections between the three men… In the surprising climax of Edgar Award finalist Rhys Bowen’s tenth Constable Evans mystery, Evans risks everything to solve the murders and discover what happened to Jamila. All in all, the novel is a triumph for fans of Bowen’s acclaimed Evans series, and a wonderful discovery for new readers.

A single twist of fate puts Isabella Waverly - a servant girl - to work in Queen Victoria's royal kitchen, setting off a suspenseful, historical mystery. Arriving as Helen Barton from Yorkshire, she pursues her passion for creating culinary delights, served to the delighted Queen Victoria herself. Best of all, she's been chosen to accompany the queen to Nice. Until the threat of blackmail shadows Bella to the Riviera, and a member of the queen's retinue falls ill and dies. Having prepared the royal guest's last meal, Bella is suspected of the poisonous crime. Her charade will be over. And her new life will come crashing down - if it doesn't send her to the gallows.

"New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen, now writing in partnership with her daughter, Clare Broyles, transports and enthralls readers through the incomparable Molly Murphy Sullivan. Wild Irish Rose is the next novel in this beloved mystery series,a cause for celebration for readers and critics alike. New York, 1907: Now that she's no longer a private detective-at least not officially-Molly Murphy Sullivan is looking forward to a time of settled tranquility with friends and family. Back in New York, where her own story began, Molly decides to accompany some friends to Ellis Island to help distribute clothing to those in need. This journey quickly stirs up memories for Molly. When you're far from home and see people from your country, every face looks like a family member. That evening Molly's policeman husband, Daniel, is late returning home. He comes with a tale to tell: there was a murder on Ellis Island that day, and the main suspect is the spitting image of Molly. The circumstances are eerily similar to when Molly herself arrived on Ellis Island, and she can't help but feel a sense of fate. Molly was meant to be there that day so that she can clear this woman's name"-- Provided by publisher

Georgie, aka Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, cousin of King George V of England, is penniless and trying to survive on her own as an ordinary person in London in 1932. So far she has managed to light a fire and boil an egg... She's gate-crashed a wedding... She's making money by secretly cleaning houses... And she's been asked to spy for Her Majesty the Queen. Everything seems to be going swimmingly until she finds a body in her bathtub... and someone is definitely trying to kill her.

The next instalment in Her Royal Spyness, featuring Georgina, a minor scion of the Royal Family c.1920 who has a second career as a spy, keeping Britain from harm.

Aufruhr hinter der reizenden Fassade des walisischen Städtchens Llanfair: Constable Evan Evans war gerade dabei, sich an die Marotten und Ticks der Bewohner seines neuen Heimatortes zu gewöhnen, da werden zwei Touristen tot aufgefunden. Steht die schreckliche Tat in Zusammenhang mit der Verwüstung von Mrs. Powell- Jones' preisverdächtigen Tomaten? Wer im Ort hatte ein Motiv für diesen grausamen Mord? Liebenswert und mörderisch - Agatha Christie auf Walisisch!

Mord in Wales: Wer hat den weltberühmten Tenor Ifor Llewellyn ermordet? Ein Fall für Constable Evans. Das kleine Dörfchen Llanfair in Wales: Die Bewohner des idyllischen Örtchens sind durchaus dankbar, als der weltberühmte Tenor Ifor Llewellyn sich herablässt, in dieser Saison den Männerchor zu unterstützen. Aber der weitgereiste Mann macht es den gutmütigen Dörflern nicht leicht: die lautstarken Streitereien mit seiner Frau und seine endlosen Geschmacklosigkeiten gehen allen auf die Nerven. Als er dann auch noch ankündigt, seine Memoiren schreiben zu wollen und darin mehr oder weniger ausführlich über seine Affären zu berichten, hat er das Seil offenbar überspannt, denn kurz darauf ist er tot, ermordet. Auf der Suche nach dem Täter muss Constable Evans sich durch die trügerischen Untiefen ländlichen Lebens kämpfen: Nachbarschaftsstreitigkeiten, lüsterne Bardamen, gefährliche Klatschtanten. „Ein Kleinod!“, befand PUBLISHERS WEEKLY über diesen Dorfkrimi von Rhys Bowen, der mehrfach ausgezeichneten walisischen Autorin.

Eine bewegende Geschichte über die starke Emily Bryce während des Ersten Weltkriegs. Trotz der Widerstände ihrer vornehmen Eltern verliebt sie sich in den charmanten Piloten Robbie Kerr. Um ihm näher zu sein, meldet sie sich bei der Frauenlandarmee und entdeckt die Kraft der Gemeinschaft unter den Frauen.

Ein bewegender Roman von Rhys Bowen über ein verborgenes Geheimnis und Verrat. 1944 wird der britische Pilot Hugo Langley in der Toskana abgeschossen und findet Zuflucht bei Sofia Bartoli. Fast 30 Jahre später entdeckt seine Tochter Joanna einen Brief und reist nach Italien, wo sie auf eine Mauer des Schweigens stößt.

Záhrada víťazov je majstrovsky napísaný historický román, ktorý si získa pozornosť čitateľa už od prvej strany... Ďalšie výborné čítanie od oceňovanej autorky! Library Journal Bowenovej román nám pútavým spôsobom ukazuje, ako drasticky vojna zasahuje do života v zázemí, aké dôležité je priateľstvo a nezlomnosť ľudského ducha - schopnosť nevzdávať sa ani v bezvýchodiskovej situácii. Book Reporter Píše sa rok 1918 a Anglicko je vyčerpané vojnou, ktorá si vyberá daň na ľudských životoch. Dvadsaťjedenročná Emily Bryceová zo zámožnej rodiny sa už nedokáže viac nečinne prizerať utrpeniu a napriek nesúhlasu rodičov je odhodlaná vlastnými silami prispieť k víťazstvu. V tomto jej odhodlaní ju utvrdí aj príťažlivý pilot z Austrálie, ktorý ju presvedčí, že sa v nej skrýva oveľa viac, než si dovtedy myslela. Netrvá dlho, kým sa doňho zaľúbi a prijme jeho ponuku na sobáš. Keď jej milého znovu odvelia na front, Emily sa dobrovoľne prihlási do ženských pomocných poľnohospodárskych zborov a s pomocou ostatných dobrovoľníčok sa naučí obrábať pôdu a získa všetky potrebné zručnosti na prácu na farme. Hrou osudu sa po čase dostane na obrovské panstvo v Devonshire so zanedbanou bylinkovou záhradou. Práve tu Emily objaví dávno zabudnuté denníky ženy, ktorá zasvätila život liečivej sile bylín. Denníky sú pre Emily vítaným rozptýlením a záchranou vo chvíli, keď sa dopočuje tragické správy z frontu...