WINNER: Wales Book of the Year 2023 A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST SECRETS The First World War is over, but its effects linger on. When Natty moves to a new village, she meets two young soldiers still grappling with the aftermath of war and shellshock. Her cousin Huw can’t shake the terrible things he’s witnessed, while fellow soldier Johnny can’t even remember who he is. Natty longs to reach Huw, and is desperate to help Johnny recover his lost memories – but what can she possibly do that the nurses and doctors haven’t already tried? Meanwhile, Natty is waging a battle of her own, campaigning to get the local authority to provide a midday meal for schoolchildren who can’t afford one. As she throws herself into the cause and into helping the two young soldiers, she starts to unravel a mystery of her own. Natty knows that, just like Johnny and Huw, she must fight for what she believes in – and she learns that some things should never be forgotten … This gripping historical mystery includes an interactive clue, letting readers unravel the mystery right alongside the characters. Highly commended for the Young Quills Award 2023. ‘A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit’s incredible ability to recover’ – Emma Carroll
ISBN 13: 9781526621009
Author: Lesley Parr
