Daphne du Maurier turns from fiction to write the ‘true stories of everyday English people who, while following the common round of their daily lives, have given their best to their country and done deeds of gallantry in their respective spheres. The mother who triumphed over bereavement, the London grocer who brought about cooperation among his competitors, the miner who settled labor disputes at the pithead - all were able to turn the difficulties of war time into opportunities to spread a spirit of victory on the Home Front.
ln her message to American readers, Miss du Maurier says: ‘ln your country there are many replicas of the men and women in this little book. You will find them in your town, in your street, possibly in your own house. They will be among the pioneers of the new America that you are going to build - an America whose claim to the proud name “United States” will have new meaning and purpose for the world, and whose gay flag, bright with stars, will not only be a true symbol of your own unity, but will point a finger of faith to heaven itself.’
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