With German bombs falling on London one brave young woman will rise to the occasion . . . England 1940. Only given two days leave after barely escaping Nazi troops in Paris Lily baker visits her fiancé's family and is dismayed to learn he's still missing in action. And going from an exciting overseas telephonist post to a routine office assignment leaves her bored . . . until the Blitz begins. Joining the Air Raid Protection service Lily's perilous new role puts her on the chaotic frontlines of deadly shelling and scared crowds turning hostile. But despite her heroism she is plagued by guilt when she starts feeling attracted to a fellow A.R.P. member. As her beloved's death remains unconfirmed can Lily do her duty while keeping her heart from harm?