Between the two World Wars, as Great Britain seeks to recover, a Great War veteran finds solace in the adoption of an abandoned baby boy. While storm clouds gather once again over Europe, Sir Arnold Chepstow must see his ward sign up to fight.

In the dark, sombre fear of war, Sir Arnold's redoubtable nurse is his constant companion and ever present source of joy. Will they know the happiness of seeing Rupert Chepstow return alive and well? And is there a future out of the aftermath of devastation?

Here we read about the sorrow and loss of the tragedy of war, but just as importantly the ties of love that bind human beings when the chips are down...