In 1914, Tom Stott falls in love with Gracie O'Donnell, but their love is thwarted by circumstance and war. Tom finds himself part of the blood-soaked landings at Gallipoli, while Gracie marries another. A deception, born in a place and time on the brink of war, traverses the world as successive generations seek freedom in a century of change. It isn't until American teen Noah Cli?ord joins his mother Deborah, his grandfather Will and his great-grandmother Gracie in Australia that the secrets of the past are revealed, secrets that will take them back to the beaches of Gallipoli... From multi-award winning author, Richard Yaxley, comes a story of connectedness, family and the power of truth.