Barbara Noble Knihy

A 1946 novel about a child who is evacuated to the country during the war. Her mother regrets it; the family that takes her in wants to keep her.

The narrative explores the impact of aerial bombardment on a love affair, highlighting how the chaos of war transforms the mundane into something noble while simultaneously undermining the couple's relationship. After three years of successfully navigating the threats to their bond, they face a new challenge: surviving a bombing that leaves them trapped in a collapsed building. The story delves into the complexities of love and survival amidst the horrors of war, questioning the nature of their connection when faced with life and death.