The lives of best friends, Clara and Flossie, are changed forever by secrets that span generations. What begins as a tale of innocence quickly evolves into a gripping narrative of betrayal, trauma, and the heavy weight of societal expectations as both girls face motherhood under scandalous circumstances. Follow the divergent paths of their sons, Boaz and Tommy, as they navigate a world shifting through the turmoil of the Great Depression and of World War II. Tommy finds his calling as a medic saving lives on Omaha Beach, but Boaz struggles with a devious nature and unsettling private thoughts that he conceals behind a mask of charm and academic success.
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