Thrown into turmoil by an unforgiving war, the life of Edith Fricker is about to change. Nobody expected her mother to commit the most selfish crime against her children. So when Edith and her younger sister find themselves alone, they are shunted from the drab streets of London to a foster home in the countryside.
Meeting Erik and his grandfather Jakob, Edith discovers a cruel account that even the horrific events of her own life can't compare to. As time passes she learns the secrets of the land and is rewarded with the most cherished gift of all.