Kirsty Dougal Knihy

Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows Ruby Archer, the founder of a successful animal hospital in East London during the tumultuous year of 1916. As Christmas approaches, her life takes a tragic turn, straining her relationships with family, friends, and her sweetheart. With the hospital facing closure, Ruby grapples with trust and the search for a miracle. The narrative explores themes of bravery, love, and the true spirit of the season, highlighting Ruby's journey to discover what truly matters.

Available for pre-order - the first novel in a brand new saga series from Kirsty Dougal! As the Great War engulfs Europe, twenty-one-year-old Ruby Archer decides to 'do her bit' at an East End munitions factory. The work is dangerous, relentless - and deafening - but the camaraderie of the other girls carries her through. But wartime is hard for everyone, and Ruby cannot ignore the sick and injured animals scavenging at the factory and on the local streets. She takes in injured terrier Mac, and rescues a stray kitten, Tess, but when all the cats mysteriously disappear from the factory, she knows she needs to do more. With the help of her friends, Ruby plans to open a weekly animal hospital. But very soon opposition closes in; everyone from her family to the local vets seem to be against the idea. Can Ruby and her new friends pull together to make her hospital dream come true?