It's August 1917 and WW1 continues to take a toll. The villagers of Dorcalon try to keep hope alive; but every day brings fresh tragedy as more are killed on foreign battlefields. Elizabeth Meredith daughter of mine manager Herbert enjoys a privileged position in the village but she longs to break free of society's expectations. Falling in love with miner Gwilym Owen brings more joy to her life than she's ever known. . .until she's forced to choose between her love and her disapproving family. Seeking an escape Elizabeth signs up as a VAD nurse and is swiftly sent to help the troops in France even as her heart breaks at leaving Gwilym behind. Separated by society and the Great War can Elizabeth and Gwilym find their way back together again? Or will their love become another casualty of war?

Part of the Wartime in the Valleys series.