Having grown up on the quiet island of Guernsey, Betty Dean can't wait to start her new life in London. She arrives in grungy, 1990s Soho on a mission to find Clara Pickle - the mysterious beneficiary in her grandmother's will. As Betty searches for Clara, she is taken on a journey through her grandmother's extraordinary time in 1920s bohemian London, uncovering a tale of love, loss and heartbreak. Will the secrets of the past help Betty on her own path to happiness? This warm, uplifting and unforgettable novel tells the story of two women in two different times.