As older sister to two half-siblings, Fran has always known she has to fit in. But now, for the first time in her life Fran is facing questions about who she is and where she comes from. All Fran knows about her real father is that he was a hero, and her mother had to flee Dubrovnik after the war. But when she travels to the city of her birth to uncover the truth, she is devastated to discover her father was executed by the partisans in 1944, accused of being a collaborator. But the past isn’t always what it seems… 'A book that totally consumed me' ' – I could just picture it all' tale of courage, hope, love and sacrifice' 'Another offering from a gifted author' - and very highly recommended' 'Closed the book 'It is to follow their rediscovery of romance in later life' , giving you hope it's never too late for a new beginning' 'Safe to say beside me'