Dover, 1940
With the Battle of Britain raging overhead and the German guns firing across the Channel, the people of Dover find themselves on the front line. But despite the danger, Nellie Castle is determined that the café will remain open, no matter what happens.
For Lily Castle, it is an exciting time as she starts her nursing career. Though the work is demanding, there is romance on the horizon, and she still finds time to enjoy herself. Until a prisoner escapes from the hospital and suddenly everything she holds dear - including her freedom - is put at risk.
Meanwhile there are strange goings-on at the café: rumours are circulating and secrets are exposed. Secrets that could tear the Castle family apart once and for all . . .