The War had left him a shattered man, but its toll was not nearly so great as losing the love of his life.
Few understand Elliots anguish at losing Nadine. He came back from the War a shattered and lonely man. But his return to the Eliot family refuge on Englands Hampshire coast is gradually pushing back the dark waters of soul and spirit.

Nadine and her husband have settled with their children in a wonderful old inn not far away. Surrounded by a wild and mysterious wood, the guesthouse seems to be able to mend minds and bodies. Pilgrims from the pastand new ones now finding their way to this healing comforting oasissweep readers into a story of intertwining destinies. Of love lost . . . and love forever gained.