Claire O’Niell, a young American artist is in London with her father, a war correspondent.  It is World War II and London is in the throes of nightly bombings and death.  She is an independent woman, trying to free herself of the shackles of life in the 40’s and find out more about her mother who died mysteriously.  Then she meets Richard Hart.  He has been asked to take care of her and show her around.  He did not plan on falling in love with her and in his line of work the last thing he needs is an emotional attachment.  He has got enough trouble of his own, recovering from a very bad time he had on his last mission.  Yet, the attraction between them is strong.  In a war-torn world, two souls could find love, if they can break down the barriers between them. 

This tale will draw the reader in and keep her captivated until the last page.  Filled with descriptive prose that takes the reader back in time to 1940, the reader will feel herself transported to a time of desolation and war, of betrayal and lust, of life and love.  Ms. Gaia gives her reader two very complicated and deep characters that will invade the reader’s heart.  Claire wants desperately not to be shackled, and Richard battles with his fears and torments of war.  Their lives unfold and intertwine as this very poignant story is told.  The reader will certainly be reaching for a tissue a few times while reading.  The action is kept up with twists and turns, secondary characters give life and depth to the story.  This is certainly a keeper and this reviewer is looking forward to the rest of the story.

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