When tragedy strikes in the lives of two young girls, claiming the life of their father, envy takes hold. Childhood memories fade, and spite replaces the once immovable bond between Matilda and her sister, Charlotte, as the years go by. One settles for a traditional life with her husband and kids, burying the punishment and shame of her past, while the other cultivates a career set in the early days of feminism, pursuing work as a nurse during the birth of World War II.

Both spend their days reveling in a facade of happiness. But after reality strips away their youth and they face the onset of another era, tainted wounds still mark their hearts. Are family ties enough to overcome life's arduous trials?

An avid reader who has an incurable need to research everything she comes across, Rachelle is an author of young adult, paranormal, horror, and women's fiction books. She currently works as an independent editor and author while balancing life as a mom and caring for far too many felines. When she's not writing, blogging, or working on her podcast, you can catch her sewing, baking, or serving as a volunteer at a local cat rescue.