About the Book: As Russian troops invade Ukraine and Kyiv comes under attack, four women from very different lives are forced to confront war, loss and impossible choices. A young ballerina must choose between fleeing to pursue her dreams or staying to fight. A mother escapes the country to protect her children, leaving loved ones behind. A courageous doctor risks everything to save lives, while an elderly grandmother remains with her husband as their world collapses around them. Set against the devastating realities of war, this emotional historical fiction explores love, courage, sacrifice, family and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.