I was so excited to read this, the book explores the impact of the war on those who have returned but also those who were left behind. The characters were so well written and their relationships were what made the book for me. 

The reason it isnt a full 5 stars is because I felt the pacing at the start was a little slow but once it picked up I couldn't put it down. The reveal made me cry which is huge because I do not cry at books, definitely recommend looking at the trigger warnings. 

Great for fans of historical fiction who also love the countryside, the way that the land and nature is described made me feel like I was there in the house with the characters. 

Loved it, thank you for Netgalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced reader copy!