Set in the Lake District during the summer of 1940, this compelling wartime novel follows Tarn as she processes her brother's death at Dunkirk while vigilantly watching for Nazi invasion alongside her friends. As the conflict intensifies and hope fades, the community becomes captivated by a mysterious figure performing quiet acts of heroism—rescuing livestock, saving lives, asking nothing in return. Whispered about as a guardian angel, this enigmatic saviour's true identity promises to challenge everything Tarn believes. Tom Palmer crafts an unforgettable story of resilience, loss, and the transformative power of hidden courage amid the darkest hours of Britain's fight for survival.