This immersive historical fiction series delves into the lives of ordinary people during the tumultuous first decades of the 20th century. It follows the intertwined fates of several communities as they navigate profound social and political upheavals. Readers witness the impact of major historical events, such as the Great War, on everyday existence. The series masterfully connects personal struggles and triumphs with the broader sweep of history.
June 1914. The beginning of another long, prosperous summer for Britain. But beneath the clear skies, all is not as it seem - as the chill wind of social discontent swirls around this sceptred isle. Shots ring out in a distant European land - the assassination of a foreign aristocrat. This title tells the story of five British communities.