First published 2019
Margaret begins life as an unwanted child in wartime London, ducking bombs and taking shelter during air raids as a teenager. Born illegitimate and having faced death twice, she refuses to let circumstances define her future. She transforms herself from a frightened young woman into a successful businesswoman, eventually catering elaborate events for royalty and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Margaret becomes a devoted wife and loving mother while maintaining her instinct to help others wherever she encounters suffering. In hospitals, shelters, and countless other places, she extends friendship and guidance to those facing their own struggles. Her journey from the rubble of the Blitz to the heights of professional success reveals how one woman turned personal hardship into a life of service and achievement.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, biographical-fiction, 21st-century, inspirational, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-the-odds, rags-to-riches, redemption
Setting: London
Period: Wartime, 20th Century
262 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: death, war