Manchester 1941. When Cordelia’s daughter arrives home unexpectedly she can't wait to introduce her to her friends. But things don't go to plan and she has to decide where her loyalty lies. Things aren't going too smoothly for Alison either. Her boyfriend has yet to propose but there's a charity fundraiser dance and she's dressed up especially. Surely tonight must be the night. Colette's friends are envious of her devoted husband. But Colette has a secret one that will change her life if only she knew who to confide in. The railway girls have survived unsettling times and while the bombings might have eased their own turmoil has only just begun. With Christmas fast approaching will their wishes come true?

Part of the The Railway Girls series.