Time of Peace

By Beryl Matthews

Subjects: English literature

Description: Kate Freeman, daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, goes to London in 1960 to follow her dream of becoming a photographer, but she has a long journey ahead and a lot of growing up to do. For Kate and her family the era that was dubbed 'a time of peace' proves to be anything but, as they cope with tragedy, upheaval, tears and laughter. The comfort of family life and the support of friends goes a long way, but what happens when Kate's life changes in a manner she could never have forseen?