A devastating war.
A forbidden love.
And a secret that changes everything.

Cambridgeshire

With the First World War closing in, Harry and Kate are torn apart by a devastating secret that makes a future together impossible. Desperate to escape the pain of losing her, Harry enlists, hoping the trenches will claim him before heartbreak does. Kate leaves Brockmere to train as a nurse in London before serving in the brutal field hospitals of France, yet even surrounded by death and suffering, she cannot silence her love for Harry.

In Paris, Emma lives in exile, imprisoned by the consequences of a selfish lie that cost her both her home and her daughter. Back at Brockmere, the dying Lady Selina hints that the past has been built on deception, but time is running out before the truth dies with her.

As the war ends and Kate begins to rebuild her life, Harry remains a ghost in her heart — until a final revelation threatens to change everything they believed about the past, and each other.

Previously published as The Last Summer of Innocence by Linda Sole

The thrilling conclusion in the Brockmere House series — a compelling coming of age saga from bestselling author Rosie Clarke.

Praise for Rosie Clarke:

'Brilliant series. Another great read in the Harper series. Rosie Clarke makes all her characters seem so real,new ones are added which makes for good and exciting storylines,such good writing makes it so hard to put down so the ending comes far too fast..' - Reader Review

'Top-notch saga writing. A superb saga from a talented storyteller. Another immersive, captivating and compelling read from Rosie Clarke readers will struggle to put down' - Reader Review

'Love these books there is eight in the series and I have enjoyed reading each one' - Reader Review

'Another great read by Rosie Clarke. Looking forward to your next book which will hopefully follow Kitty's future.' - Reader Review

'As always there are lots of laughs and lots of tears in the Harpers books, I love them all, such a lovely story thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you Rosie for yet another lovely book' - Reader Review

'Having enjoyed Rosie Clark's previous 7 books in the Harper series, number 8 did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to read the next in the series!' - Reader Review

'Great catch up with everyone at Harpers, some strange encounters and some dark possibilities. Love the newer characters and their lives connected to Harpers. Brilliant writing and great stories' - Reader Review

'An absolutely wonderful book series. I love all the characters and all they get up to. Hopefully there will be more in this series. After all they have another war to get through. I highly recommend Rosie and all her books.' - Reader Review