The Locket

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Set against the backdrop of World War II in 1944, the story follows Margaret Montgomery, who is about to give birth to twin boys while her husband, Lt. Colonel Henry Montgomery, serves overseas. Concurrently, Henry's lover, Ma Le, is in Indonesia, experiencing her own childbirth as she delivers a daughter. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complex dynamics of relationships during a tumultuous time.