In the winter of 1917, Penelope Wain is convinced her lover, Neil Macrae, is dead-- killed in action while serving overseas. That he apparently died in disgrace does not alter her love for the soldier. Penelope is unawar...In the winter of 1917, Penelope Wain is convinced her lover, Neil Macrae, is dead-- killed in action while serving overseas. That he apparently died in disgrace does not alter her love for the soldier. Penelope is unaware that Neil has returned to Halifax to clear his name... only days before a catastrophic explosion in the Harbour will forever change their lives.