1939, her parents failing perhaps to understand that the war would go on for some time, returned to England leaving their 14 yr old daughter behind them in France.This is the begining for Antonia, of terrible times during which she is to experience tremendous changes of fortune; internment; studying in Paris involved in the resistance; imprisoned by the Gestapo; constantly in and out of love. This is the story of a young girl growing to womanhood, caught up in events beyond her control.