A story of two worlds—one of darkness as the First World War rages across Europe, and one of wonder, where a little girl named Lorley lives through her jewel-bright imagination.

On the island of Guernsey, Lorley dreams of mermaids in the waves and angels in the mist. But when war reaches her shores and her beloved Papa leaves to fight in France, her world becomes one of longing and uncertainty.

As her family waits and hopes for his safe return, Lorley finds comfort in the mysterious Mme. de la Rue, a gifted healer and dreamspeaker whose presence fills the dark days with light and wonder.

Through heartbreak and loss, Lorley never loses sight of the beauty, magic, and hope that surround her.