Product Description

In 1943 two schoolgirls, Rachel and Meriel, best friends in the Gloucestershire city where they have grown up, amuse themselves by tracking down imaginary German spies. It all seems a harmless way of whiling away the long school holidays, until their game turns into a frightening reality, the consequences of which affect their whole lives. Rachel becomes a reporter on the local paper while Meriel, a GI bride, goes to live in Florida. But the bonds which hold them together can never be broken, as the secrets and scandals which first surfaced in those far-off wartime days eventually come to light.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20808 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

From the Inside Flap
In 1943 two schoolgirls, Rachel and Meriel, best friends in the Gloucestershire city where they have grown up, amuse themselves by tracking down imaginary German spies. It all seems a harmless way of whiling away the long school holidays … until their game turns into a frightening reality, the consequences of which will affect their whole lives.

Rachel becomes a reporter on the local paper, while Meriel, a GI bride, goes to live in Florida. But the bonds which hold them together can never be broken, as the secrets and scandals that first surfaced in those far-off wartime days eventually come to light.

An engrossing and heartwarming new novel from this beloved bestselling author.

From the Back Cover
In 1943 two schoolgirls, Rachel and Meriel, best friends in the Cathedral city where they have grown up, amuse themselves by tracking down imaginary German spies. It all seems a harmless way of whiling away the long school holidays . . . until their game turns into a frightening reality, the consequences of which affect their whole lives.

Rachel becomes a reporter on the local paper while Meriel, a GI bride, goes to live in Florida. But the bonds which hold them together can never be broken, as the secrets and scandals which first surfaced in those far-off wartime days eventually come to light.

About the Author
Susan Sallis is the author of over twenty novels, many of which are set in the West Country. She was born in Gloucestershire and now lives in Somerset with her family.

Customer Reviews

Susan Sallis
This was a gift for my wife and its one of her favourite authors, after reading this her opinion has not changed

Lovely quality
I have not read this yet as I am taking it on holiday but the quality of the book and speed of delivery was exemplary