Vibrant descriptions of the island of Guernsey and of the people who live there provide a meaningful background to this gripping tale. Events embroiled in the conflicts of the Second World War develop from a touching relationship between Rachel, a Jew, and Guernsey-born Tom . Rachel's quick-thinking mother provides a future for her daughter and Rachel's shoe and its secret contents become a pivotal focus for mounting tensions as evil doers attempt to steal Rachel's rights. As the novel progresses it is almost impossible to put the book down - it becomes a real page-turner. This new novel definitely tells a tale that is well worth reading.
