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Jenny Rea
A box of old wartime letters is discovered in a relative’s attic—one of them unsigned, hinting at a secret evacuation route and a child who was never officially recorded. As the protagonist pieces together the truth, she uncovers not only a hidden chapter of history but also a personal connection that reshapes her understanding of what family and belonging truly mean. The mystery wouldn’t hinge on danger—it would unfold through memory, compassion, and the quiet courage of those who lived through extraordinary times.
Jenny Rea
Historical truth was essential to my storytelling, but so was capturing the emotional resilience of the era. I immersed myself in research—while also drawing from my parents’ experiences of evacuation during WWII. Their memories gave me insight into the human side of history: fear, hope, adaptation. By weaving their truths into my characters' journeys, I aimed to make the past feel personal, not just historical.
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