About The Series

This trilogy presents a sweeping and deeply moving exploration of the human cost of the Second World War, weaving personal stories of love, loss, and moral courage into pivotal moments of history. Beginning with A Flower in Winter, the series traces the journey of Samuel De Souza, a young Jewish refugee whose forced flight from occupied Europe and subsequent coming of age in England is shaped by mentorship, love, and an unyielding sense of duty. Out of the Depths broadens the narrative, turning its focus to those left behind, where civilians, resistance members, and soldiers alike confront the brutal realities of war with resilience and quiet heroism. The trilogy concludes with One Day in May, a tense and evocative account of the evacuation of Boulogne, capturing the chaos, sacrifice, and split-second decisions that define warfare. Together, the novels form a powerful tribute to endurance, humanity, and the extraordinary courage found in ordinary lives during one of history’s darkest chapters.