The 1940s produced a great generation of people who lived full and courageous lives. In this collection of nine short stories, young women take on challenges amidst an era of war. Ann protects a Gutenberg Bible from bombing. Margaret serves in the Royal Air Force. Helen sacrifices for her siblings. Rosemary, Anna, Annelise, and Sorena work together to free children from the Nazis. Trudy watches over the home front. And, Elisabeth endures isolation. Despite their present dangers and strife, each woman meets a man with whom ideals are shared and romance is ignited.