Some sacrifices must never be revealed In 1914 despite the threat of war in Europe Pearl Gibsons future is bright She has secured a desirable position as a ladys maid for Lady Ottoline Campbell Her new role sees her transported from a life of drudgery to the Campbells vast Scottish estate Pearl is quickly drawn into a whirlwind of intrigue glamour and scandal as she realises her job requires her to become her ladys confidante as well as her maid In the confusing world of the upper classes it is Ottolines cousin Ralph who Pearl comes to rely on trust and loveBut when violence erupts in Europe Pearl and Ottolines world is irrevocably changed As the men in their lives are called to the front line shocking events unfold at home that both Pearl and Ottoline vow never to reveal They share a secret that will test their loyalty to one another to breaking point and will bind them together foreverA captivating story of love and loss set on the eve of the First World War perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Penny VincenziPraise for The Echo of TwilightAn enchanting atmospheric work of historical fiction that is a rich blend of Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre The Echo of Twilight is a wonderful novel to curl up with this winter Booklist Kinghorn carefully weaves a story of love and selfdiscovery to tell this immersive and historically sound comingofage tale Publishers WeeklyPraise for Judith KinghornA sumptuous absorbing tale of love in a time of war Rachel Hore An enchanting story of love and war and the years beyond Penny VincenziAn epic and enthralling love story set against the backdrop of the Great War Fanny Blake