London 1920. Dora's father had been killed in the War and their mother, Harriet, works at night at a factory. One morning, when their mother doesn't arrive home as usual, Dora enquires at her work. When she learns that the factory doesn't have a night shift, Dora realizes there are secrets in her family and must discover the truth.
London 1920. Dora's father had been killed in the War and their mother, Harriet, works at night at a factory. One morning, when their mother doesn't arrive home as usual, Dora enquires at her work. When she learns that the factory doesn't have a night shift, Dora realizes there are secrets in her family and must discover the truth.
1920, London. Dora Bentley's mother is missing. When the gatekeeper at Grants clothing factory, where her mother works nights, tells Dora he's never heard of a Harriet Bentley, she starts to worry. With the help of a neighbour, Dora and her siblings investigate.
Beryl Matthews was born in London and grew up during the war. After a career in the inspection office of an aircraft factory, Beryl started writing fiction. Her first novel was published when she turned seventy.
1920, London. Dora Bentley's mother is missing. When the gatekeeper at Grants clothing factory, where her mother works nights, tells Dora he's never heard of a Harriet Bentley, she starts to worry. With the help of a neighbour, Dora and her siblings investigate.
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