Noonday

Set in London during the Blitz of Autumn 1940, the narrative follows ambulance driver Elinor Brooke as she navigates the chaos of war, racing to save lives alongside her estranged friend Kit Neville, while her husband Paul serves as an air-raid warden. The constant threat of death compels them to confront past relationships and desires, especially with the arrival of the spirit medium Bertha Mason, who connects them to the deceased. This novel serves as both a climax to Elinor's story and a powerful exploration of human connections amidst devastation.