1939: Genie Watkins has always dreamed of having a proper happy family. She pines for the one that her friend Teresa has. But with the outbreak of war, her already rocky family faces challenges and risks falling apart completely . . .

Under Birmingham skies darkened by blackout Genie shares her fears and hopes with Teresa. She tries to make light of it all, against the odds, and keeps her spirits up with her nan and glamorous Auntie Lil. But just as Genie is trying to keep everyone else together, she is distracted by matters of the heart. It's a dangerous time for the country and an even more perilous time to fall in love . . .

'A tale of passion and empathy which will keep you hooked' Woman's Own