War, tragedy and a shameful secret... When Molly Masons father dies in a pit accident, she is left penniless and alone.
She finds work in a local factory, and cheap lodgings. However, when Molly rejects her new landlords advances, his revenge is swift: she finds herself accused of theft and thrown in prison.
As the prospect of war grows ever close, Molly finds herself fighting a more personal battle, trying to find anyone willing to overlook her scandalous past
Maggie Hope was born and raised in County Durham. She worked as a nurse for many years , before giving up her career to raise her family.
