London 1938 - Gracie Thompson has a job, a loving family, a twin brother who drives her insane and a great friend. A chance meeting introduces her to the love of her life, tut the storm clouds are gathering. Europe is teetering on the verge of war and threatening to destroy everything Gracie holds dear. When war arrives her family is split up, her lover is in daily danger and her life is threatened. Her father and boyfriend believe a woman's place...