England, 31st August 1939: the world is on the brinkof war. As Hitler prepares to invade Poland, thousands of children are evacuated from London to escape the impending Blitz. Torn from her mother, eight year old Anna Sands is relocated with other children to a large Yorkshire estate which has been opened up to evacuees by Thomas and Elizabeth Ashton, an enigmatic childless couple. Soon Anna gets drawn into their unravelling relationship, seeing things that are not meant for her eyes - and finding herself part witness and part accomplice to a love affair, with unforseen consquences. A story of love, loss and complicated loyalties, combining a sweeping narrative with subtle psychological observation, 'The Very Thought of You' is a haunting and memorable debut.
