An absolutely extraordinary piece of work. While there is a romance at the centre of this novel, there is no romancing of the grim realities of war. William Hussey’s vivid writing is unflinching in bringing this story to life.



A bittersweet and incredibly moving tale. But perhaps the most moving thing of all is that these silent queer men have been given their voice back. And, in William Hussey, what a voice they have.

This was both a vivid description of war and a tender love story - fantastic! William Hussey's best novel yet

A wonderfully written novel that delves into a side of the First World War that is often missing from war literature. Hussey brilliantly crafts his characters so that it is easy for the reader to sympathise and root for them. The blossoming romance between Danny and Stephen is written so poignantly and captures how even in the darkest of times that love can prevail. There story is one of countless unnamed men during the war and Hussey is able to capture their story in a masterful way. The cast of characters that we meet alongside Stephen’s journey are developed and become an integral part of the story that the reader is left to care for as well (or at least most of them). I’ll be recommending this novel highly to people upon its release and be sure to make sure that our library is stocked with copies of its own.