1918: Freddie was destined for a different life, determined to make his fortune in the plantations of Ceylon. But just as the great war comes to an end, the eldest brother and heir to Coombe Hall, Edward, doesn't return.
Torn between duty and freedom, Freddie must now sacrifice his own dreams to keep the estate and the future of Coombe alive. And now he must now marry for an heir, not for love.
But the turmoil of war didn't end on the battlefield; the country faces upheavals like never before. And when an unexpected legacy blows in from Edward's secret past, Freddie's grip on the estate and his future looks more uncertain than ever . . .
Sweeping from the smoking battlefields of France to the rich estates of Devon, from Suffragettes to political extremists, this is a story of legacy and scars, of the price of change, the price of family
In A TIME TO LIVE, Vanessa de Haan presents a compelling historical fiction that delves into the romance and military struggles of the 20th century. This latest work is a testament to her literary prowess, making it one of the best releases of the year.
For fans of Kristin Hannah (The Women), Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Kate Mosse (The Ghost Ship), Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister), and Elif Shafak (The Island of Missing Trees).