1946. The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier “Victoria” faces a very long and difficult journey from Australia to England. On board are sailors and airmen who endured harsh trials in the war years. But “Victoria,” as if forgetting its glorious combat past, is called the ship of brides. After all, 650 women are sailing aboard to their husbands—the ones whose fates brought them together with them during those difficult years.
And among them is Francis McKenzie. She is eager to escape her past, but it has been chasing her for thousands of miles from home—until Francis suddenly realizes that traveling is often far more important than arriving at the destination…
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