Get ready to listen to an unforgettable romantic tale of the Great War, brought to life by the remarkable collaboration of New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Set in August 1914, as England finds itself at war, our protagonist Evie Elliott watches her brother Will and his best friend Thomas Harding head off to the front. Like everyone else, Evie believes that the war will be over by Christmas, and the trio plans to celebrate in the charming cafes of Paris.
But as history would have it, things turn out quite differently. Evie and Thomas find themselves experiencing a war that is far from what they had anticipated. Frustrated with her privileged life as a young lady, Evie yearns for a more active role in the conflict. However, she struggles to find a way to contribute. Meanwhile, Thomas confronts the harsh realities of war while also facing personal battles back home. Press regulations from the War Office create trouble for his father's newspaper business.
Through their heartfelt letters, Evie and Thomas share their deepest hopes and fears, growing closer with each correspondence. Can love blossom amidst the horrors of the First World War, or will fate intervene? Fast forward to Christmas 1968, and Thomas, now facing failing health, returns to Paris clutching a cherished packet of letters. Determined to lay to rest the ghosts of his past, he is unaware that one final letter awaits him, holding the key to a long-held secret.
With a stellar cast of narrators including Gary Furlong, Morag Sims, Jane Copland, Alex Wyndham, Billie Fulford-Brown, Mary Jane Wells, Derek Perkins, Antony Ferguson, and Greg Wagland, this audiobook takes you on a gripping journey. With an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 and a total length of 8 hours and 9 minutes, prepare yourself for a captivating story that will captivate your imagination from start to finish.