Romance in 1941 was not easy for anyone, and yet the passions of young men and women were as powerful and vibrant as at any time, before or since. Rebelling against the conventional morality of the 1940s, Tommy and Mary's discovery of their passion for each other took them on a journey of exploration of their powerful sensuality.

This is the story of the development of their love and their relationship, leaving little to the imagination, set against the background of the war and the fear not only of the almost nightly bombing of their town but also the likelihood that Tommy will be called up into the Armed Forces. Living for the day, each passionate moment they had together was precious...