Sanctuary Lane

As the Great War engulfs Europe, twenty-one -year old Ruby Archer decides to 'do her bit' at a local munitions factory, quickly making new friends on the deafening factory floor. But wartime is hard for everyone, and she cannot ignore the abandoned animals scavenging in the East End streets.

Ruby soon takes in injured terrier Mac, and rescues a stray kitten, Tess, but when all the local cats mysteriously disappear, she knows she needs to do more, and with the help of her friends plans a small-scale monthly clinic. Soon opposition comes from all sides, including her family and the local vet, can Ruby and her friends pull together to show them that in wartime every life matters?

The Sanctuary Lane Animal Hospital is up and running, and proving a huge success. For Ruby Archer, this is a dream come true – and her blossoming romance with a handsome local boy is the icing on the cake.

But this is wartime, and things change in the blink of an eye. When tragedy shatters Ruby’s world, suddenly she is at odds with everyone - even her new sweetheart. And when disaster strikes, endangering the hospital's future, she is not sure who to trust.

With the festive season fast approaching, Ruby desperately needs a miracle. But where can she turn in troubled war times? And is there time to find out what really matters in time for Christmas?