Their lives were mapped out ahead of them. But love and war will change everything. Castle Deverill, nestled in the rolling Irish hills, is home to three very different women: flame-haired Kitty Deverill, her best friend and daughter of the castle's cook, Bridie Doyle, and her flamboyant English cousin, Celia Deverill. When war breaks out, the lives of all three are changed forever. Wrenched apart by betrayal, their world turned to ash, the girls' friendship seems all but lost as they are swept to different parts of the globe. Yet, they have one thing in common: a fierce and unwavering longing for Castle Deverill and all the memories contained within it. This summer lose yourself in a sweeping story of love, friendship and family from the bestselling author of The Beekeeper's Daughter . Perfect for all fans of Victoria Hislop and The Tea Planter's Wife .