Hope looked up at Gus, his fingers linked with hers as he smiled down at her. The wind whipped at her hair, cool against her skin, but all she cared about was the man standing in front of her. 'I choose you, Hope,' he whispered. 'A thousand times over, I choose you.' London, Present day: Mia clutches the last remaining box found at Hope's House in her hands. For months she has been determined to reunite every box with its rightful owner. But now it's time for her to discover Hope's own heartbreaking story. France 1938: When Hope meets Gus in the lively streets of Paris, she finally feels that she has met her kindred spirit. But as they plan their dream future together it is clear that Gus's father will never allow their romance to develop. Defying his wishes, Gus promises Hope that they will be together after his army training. But with France on the brink of war, Hope travels back to London for safety, cradling a life-changing secret. Then devastating news arrives which threatens Hope's future and shatters her heart. In the darkest days of war, will Hope find the courage to give others the chance of a brighter future? And will her own story of strength inspire Mia to follow her heart?

• Format: Paperback / softback
• Publication Date: 28/07/2026
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• Pages: 320
• Dimensions (mm): 234x153x22mm