I really enjoyed this book – I knew I would because I loved Louisa Young's previous two novels. As soon as you start reading, the history and events of 'My Dear I Wanted To Tell You' and 'The Heroes Welcome' come flooding back. Meeting these characters again is like returning home after a long trip away. Full of vivid descriptions of hot summers spent in Italy in the 20's and 30's. You can see the lake glimmer and taste the sunshine in the air. But it's the calm before the storm. The children our well loved characters have born and raised will soon face the horrors for World War Two. Louisa Young has done a wonderful job of re-creating the sense of unease, the simmering tensions and the growing fractions that led to this point in time. With the cliff hanger ending I am expecting (hoping) for another book, I love these characters, they feel like friends and I am already excited about meeting them again. More please!