If you love Historical Fiction, then this is a must read! Viv comes from a strict Catholic family, while Joshua is Jewish. They meet at a club where he plays the saxophone. Their relationship furthers and unexpectedly they get pregnant, so they are forced to get married. Viv’s parents do not approve and pay him to leave Viv after their wedding. He takes the money because it will give him the opportunity to get his music career off the ground in NYC. 4 years later, children are being evacuated from Liverpool to the countryside when WWll begins. Viv is told by her parents she has to send Maggie or leave and live on her own. She is reassured by her priest, Maggie will be in good hands. Viv is able to visit Maggie, but goes back to work as a postie, in order to afford the train tickets. When WWII begins, Joshua enlists in the Royal Air Force and goes to war. Will Viv and Joshua eventually reunite? Will Viv eventually be able to reunite with Maggie after the war? Or will tragedy occur that will tear them apart? This story will keep you turning the pages to find out. This book is written from 3 points of views, Viv, Joshua and Maggie. It gives the reader a perspective of the harsh reality of what the circumstances were and the struggles they endured! A well researched book that gives some insight into Operation Pied Piper and the Jewish/Catholic community in Liverpool, England before, during and after WWII. What a wonderful story of adversity, hardships, bravery, family, friendships, love, and loss. This story leaves a lasting impression, so you will be thinking about it from start to finish. Be sure to add this incredible book to your TBR list! A great book club pick as well.