England, 1916.
Since learning that German troops have murdered her estranged parents in Belgium, Alise's life has descended into poverty, crime and prostitution and she refuses to be tamed. But continual hardship eventually breeds disillusionment and resentment and she plots a daring escape, fleeing towards the only man she trusts to help her survive - court missionary Robert Elliott.
When introduced to an army intelligence captain, the passionate young woman discovers a new path - toward revenge. And just as despair strikes her dreams, she reaches out to his contact in the Belgium Resistance.
Will Alise’s journey toward enemy lines stop her from seeing her 19th birthday?
