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Details: 1939. The de Lacey family of Nayton Manor believe they are ready for the changes war will bring. Elizabeth, the eldest daughter, is due to return home from her grandparents' farm in France & is expected to marry the dashing Captain Max Coburn. But when Grandpere suffers a stroke, her future is changed. Instead of returning home to Norfolk, Elizabeth chooses to stay & help her grandparents. Max is also stationed in France
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Contemporary - Modern era design

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.

running - A sport or hobbie of moving rapidly on foot. Can also refer to the running of equipment or run time refering to the length of time an applicance can run or the quiet running of an applicance.

Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.

Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Cottage - A house typically found in the country, commonly small in size.

Ideal - Something that satisfies a perfect criteria.

Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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