London, 1940. The war is raging across Europe and twenty-three-year-old Grace is devastated by the loss of her husband, Brian, at Dunkirk. Her secretary job keeps her mind from dwelling on her
sorrow but when her boss enlists in the air force Grace is left without work. Alongside her best friend, Helen, the two young women join the War Office. As Grace throws herself into the war
effort, she must find the courage and strength to start her life over and find love again.