The residents of Gravesend are struggling to cope whilst the men are away fighting in the war. Stefan gets to know those around him a bit better, and after returning an escapee Labrador to Shackleton farm, it is revealed that land girl, Molly, is pregnant. Stefan bonds with Tommie and the Shackleton children until the weather takes a turn. November rain confines Stefan, Sid and Trigger to Foxglove Cottage, and when their boredom gets the better of them, they venture into the attic where they find an intriguing briefcase filled with papers. Stefan and Sid discover a shocking secret about Harry.

The newest arrivals at Foxglove Cottage settle into their new home. Stefan has another nightmare which leads to Harry arranging a meeting with a psychiatrist, however, it does not go to plan. After witnessing the aftermath of an aviation accident, Stefan begins to isolate himself before Harry steps in to help. The two bond over Harry's artwork, but an unfamiliar girl makes numerous appearances - who is she? The time has come for the Shackleton family to bid an emotional farewell to George and Albert as they leave for the RAF and Royal Navy.

War has arrived in Britain and many are struggling to digest the news. Stefan tries to distract himself with the help of Sid. Euphemia makes a big decision about her and her sons future.

Stefan begins a new chapter in his life after leaving the Institute, but the torment of what he suffered is never far from his mind. Another terrifying nightmare ensues which results in Stefan waking up in the middle of the woods; cold, alone and completely lost.

Six-year-old Stefan's life is turned upside down when the orphanage he lives in is ransacked by the Nazis. Everything as he knows it is about to change forever.

The prologue from my debut novel From The Wolf's Den - as an audiobook!