Wonderful. The first section I couldn't put it down. It actually seemed more like 4 books in one, going through the lives of the different Debs. You could really empathize with the characters. I'm not usually into war books but this one captured my eye and you can definitely see how the experience changed the debutantes from the girls they were to who they became. I was very sad about some of them, but it was realistic and real that it wasn't going to be a "happily ever after" type book. 
My only complaint was the final section. As rich as the first one was I noticed myself almost skipping by the end of it to find something that was important. It almost seemed like the author ran out of ideas and then slapped a finish on. I would have liked to have heard more about Anne's acclimatization to parenthood and her mother's frustration at her garden. More about the work Isabelle did and how it made her feel alive (I assume that's why she was doing it), And of course (may have missed it?) who started the fire!

Really enjoyed this book.  Well written and held my interest throughout.  Painted a picture about debs and how the war affected their lives.  Was sorry about Isabelle.  Wish that could have been better.  Favorite character was Peggy.  First time to read this author, but will pursue more of her work.  A book worth reading. Love this time line