01.05.2026 • 9 Std. 11 Min.

A BRAND-NEW heartwarming 1930s hospital saga of love, secrets and second chances from BESTSELLING author Lizzie Lane. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Katie Flynn! ✨ 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked!' - Bestselling author Rosie Goodwin When a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, old secrets refuse to stay buried... May Day, Somerset, 1934: The May Day celebrations are underway and offer some light relief from the daily hardships and a glimmer of hope for a brighter future for the folk of Norton Dene. Conscientious Sister Edith Harrison has her fortune told and a handsome, tall dark stranger is predicted to be on the horizon for her affections. Imagine her surprise when a mysterious stranger arrives in town with a hidden agenda that will upset those at Orchard Manor House. It seems like there are some ghosts from the past that need to be put to rest. Drawn to Ben Tyler, Sister Edith makes it her mission to discover the reason for his arrival and protect him from those who mean him harm. Meanwhile, Doctor Frances Brakespeare has been handed an ultimatum by the Reverend Gregory Sampson and is torn between love and duty - or can she have both? As May Day dawns, will love conquer duty-or will the past change everything? If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series