Dotty Lucy & Annabelle all turn up for work at Coventry's department store Owen Owens at the time war is declared. Dotty has never known a life outside of the orphanage where she grew up. Lucy is the sole carer of her little sister; she's head of the home now that her brother has gone to war. So she seeks out a job at Owen Owens. Annabelle has led a life of privilege but everyone's having to pinch the pennies at the moment. The well-off are no exception much to Annabelle's annoyance. The three young women are brought together on their first day at Owen Owens. As the trials & devastating effects of war come to bear on the three women their bond deepens. With disaster at every turn they're going to need each other... Praise for Rosie Goodwin: Goodwin is a master of her craft: she excels in writing about the complexity of relationships the hardships of life the ties of family & the joys of love & friendship". (Lancashire Evening Post). " Rosie is a talented storyteller". (Dee Williams)."