A fateful summer in pre-war London brings two forbidden love stories together at the Mandeville family's grand house.
In 1938, Audrey Entwistle leaves her beloved gardens at Hill House to help with the war effort. Dazzled by the noise and busyness of London, Audrey's experience of the city soon takes a turn for the extraordinary when she begins seeing visions of a young maid in 1813. Could the girl's tragic love story hold the key to Audrey's own family history? As Audrey tries desperately to protect her sister Rosemary from heartbreak and scandal in the present, she must also confront the truth about their past, guided by a mysterious woman who seems to move between worlds. From the glamour of Regency London to the shadows of impending war, this tale of sisterhood, sacrifice, and love across time reveals how the houses of the Mandeville family guard not just their secrets, but their own. Readers will be utterly swept away by this captivating timeslip novel from the bestselling author of A Time to Change. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Christina Courtenay and Lucinda Riley.