The next generation of Maclarens and Bruces experience war and passion, in this gripping sequel to The Maclarens.

In Scotland and London, history is destined to repeat itself, with more family secrets, and a forbidden love. Meanwhile, in South Africa, the Boer War brings home the senseless brutality of war, and changes some lives forever.

A breathtaking family saga. As the children of Willie and Maud Bruce, and Andrew and Emma Maclaren grow up, they come to know the harshness of life on the battlefront, and the hypocrisy of Victorian high society.