The first in a new series from this well-loved author - 1913. Beautiful Marianne Trenwith has everything her younger sister, Sarah, wants, including the dashing Troy Pelham. But in a fit of petulance Marianne breaks off her engagement. As Sarah and Troys friendship blossoms, Marianne warns her sister that a match will never be permitted and their parents will do anything to avoid a scandal. But with the war clouds gathering, Sarah senses time is precious . . .