A country torn in two by war. A woman steps into the fire.

“This amazing book has everything: love, war, history, and relevance to today. Gripping.” - Russell Kane

“I insist that you read this smart and compassionate novel. You won't regret it.” - Frost Magazine

“Extraordinary events told with sensitivity.” - Lucy Jago, A Net For Small Fishes

“I couldn’t put it down.” - Gill Paul, The Collector's Daughter

“A moving story of love, courage, and sacrifice.” - Nikki Marmery, On Wilder Seas

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1936. Civil war in Spain. A world on the brink of chaos... 21-year-old Lucy is disillusioned with her limited life in Hertfordshire, teaching and keeping house for her domineering father. Nevertheless, she is happy to stay next to Tom and Jamie, two brothers she has known since childhood and loves equally.

But her life is turned upside down when Tom decides to travel to Spain to fight in the bloody Spanish Civil War. Jamie quickly follows him, who, to Lucy's dismay, supports General Franco. Despite her irritable father's disapproval, Lucy decides that the only way to bring her boys back safely is to travel to Spain herself to persuade them to return home.

However, when she sees the horrific consequences of war, she quickly immerses herself in the lifesaving work the Quakers are doing to help the civilian population, many of whom are refugees. As the war progresses and the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, Lucy realizes that the challenge she faces is not so much which brother she will end up with, but whether both will survive long enough for them to decide...

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More rave reviews for “Acts of Love and War” ...

“Get ready to lose your heart to the blistering atmosphere of wartime Spain.” - Miranda Malins, The Puritan Princess

“This is a wonderful book on every level, I thoroughly enjoyed it and could hardly put it down.” - Deborahjs

“Broad in scope and told with honesty, insight, and tenderness, a moving and irresistible story.” - Judith Allnatt, The Poet's Wife

“Amazing and extensive.” - Anne Morgan, Reading The World

“Inspirational and moving.” - Katherine Clements, The Crimson Ribbon

“One of the most lyrical and intelligent voices in historical fiction.” - Rachel McMillan, The London Restoration

“Emotionally compelling and authentic... an unforgettable story.” - Susan Meissner, The Nature of Fragile Things

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Readers can't get enough of “Acts of Love and War” ...

***** “A story of passion and intense care, and how this can manifest in very different ways.”

***** “A masterpiece.”

***** “Highly recommended if you enjoy historical fiction.”

***** “An amazing and cohesive read.”

***** “An absorbing and powerful story.”

Pages: 416, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm