It is a compelling historical novel from the pen of Brenda Turner.
Vilnius is an important city, dear to the people of Lithuania, the capital of which it is.
However, in the first part of the 20th century the city was populated almost completely by non-Lithuanians.
Not surprisingly Lithuanians were very unhappy about this situation and would go to almost any lengths to address this problem. Even if this meant they had to seek the help of outside powers.
Amidst this tense situation a clandestine love affair between two youngsters from two opposing families brought about a reprehensible assault.
Circumstances resulted in their separation between London and Vilnius. they find that circumstances totally outside their control shatter their lives even further, with the advent of the Second World War.
However, the young lovers are linked by a joint passion for a Renaissance painting from the 15th century.
Can this be the key to getting them back together?
The story is very well-written and draws on the family links of Brenda Turner to Vilnius.
It is published by The Book Guild and costs £8.99.
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