A historical saga following the lives and loves of family and friends in small town in England as they face new challenges as World War I comes to an end.
They survived the Great War, but will life ever be the same?
Spring 1919: WW1 is over and a fragile peace has descended over the country. Now living in Cambridge with husband Edmond, Amy Derwent is settling into her new life as wife and mother to little Beth. But the shadow of the Great War looms large, particularly as the injuries Edmond sustained at Ypres still take their toll on him today.
Edmond’s cousin, Vicky, has now grown into a fine young woman, eager to help her country. Throwing off her privileged background to train as a nurse, she spends her days tending to the many soldiers still suffering the after-effects of their time on the battlefield.
Meeting Maxim Duclos, a young Frenchman who has arrived in Larchbury, fills her heart with joy—but when it is discovered that Maxim may be hiding the truth about his past, Vicky is faced with an impossible choice. Follow her heart’s desire and risk her family’s disapproval or keep her family—but deny herself the chance of true love?
The war may be over, but Edmond, Amy, and Vicky must all face a new battle, finding their own peace in a country wounded by loss.
Until We Can Forgive is the third captivating book in the Derwent Chronicles series.
Rosemary Goodacre is the author of three affecting sagas, and of a novella entitled A Fortnight is not Enough. Rosemary has always loved languages and travel, mainly in Europe. In her spare time she enjoyed country walking, bridge and classical music.