Sisters In The Shadows Of War - Love & Loss On The Homefront

Sisters In The Shadows Of War - Love & Loss On The Homefront by Darla Fox
Set against the sweeping Yorkshire moors at the dawn of World War I, The Hyland Sisters is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about love, loss, and resilience. When Malcolm Hyland, a devoted husband and father, is called to fight in the Great War, his wife Hariette and their three daughters, Margot, Alice, and Elisa, are left to manage the beloved family farm and face an uncertain future
In the waning summer of 1914, as the drums of war echo across Europe, the Hyland family clings to hope and home in the rolling hills of Yorkshire. With their beloved father, Malcolm, gone to serve king and country, sisters Margot, Alice, and Elisa must navigate the uncertain world of womanhood under the watchful care of their mother, Hariette.
Margot, the eldest, finds solace in soil and seasons, her roots entwined with the land she loves. Alice, bold and impassioned, chafes against tradition, her eyes set on Parliament and purpose. Elisa, the youngest, dreams in poetry and shadow, her heart led astray by illusions of love.
When a telegram brings the news that shatters their world, the Hyland women are left to face grief, poverty, and the heavy silence of absence. But through shared sorrows and quiet revelations, each sister begins a journey of self-discovery, uncovering not only their flaws and fears, but also the strength, compassion, and courage buried within. 1914 England. The world is at war, and so are the hearts of the Hyland sisters.
Through years of hardship, the Hyland women navigate poverty, societal expectations, and the demands of growing up during a turbulent era. Each sister must reconcile her desires with what life demands, learning painful but invaluable lessons about strength, forgiveness, and hope.
Spanning three turbulent years, The Hyland Sisters is a sweeping coming-of-age tale rich in character, conversation, and emotional depth. The Hyland Sisters is a timeless tale of family bonds and self-discovery, capturing the quiet courage of women who endure and flourish amidst the trials of their age.