Set in the Welsh seaside town of Barry during World War two, Anna Christensen is not only stunningly attractive, but she's young and bright. Despite the war, she has everything going for her. She's soon given the opportunity to cover when a secretary is ill. Her home life is complicated, and she wants to be independent. She's determined to show what she's capable of, especially when she realizes, she has the support of her secretarial teacher and the woman in charge of the typing pool. However, being beautiful has its drawbacks, particularly when she doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Inevitably, she ends up with three potential boyfriends - the charming Captain, the handsome 2nd Lieutenant, and the boy next door. Emotions run high as she favors one, then another. The backdrop of war is ever present, and you appreciate you've got to live for today. No one knows what's going to happen next which makes for a truly emotional story that sweeps you along to the very last page.