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In this poignant tale, Tony and Fay find themselves grappling with the heart-wrenching loss of a child. Their lives take a transformative turn when Tony heroically saves a young girl named Doro from drowning, leading them to adopt her. Just as they begin to embrace this new chapter, Fay discovers she is pregnant. The arrival of their son, Rex, brings joy, but tragedy looms on the horizon. As Doro and Rex navigate their unconventional upbringing, they are forced to confront the complexities of their evolving relationships with each other and their family. This novel beautifully explores themes of family bonds, the journey of growing up, the weight of loss and grief, and the unexpected ways love can manifest. The author, a mysterious figure, contributed to a periodical called The Star from the 1920s to the mid-1930s and was known for her adventurous spirit, including being one of the first Englishwomen to ride a Zeppelin in Hamburg. - Summary by mlcui

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