Crosswinds — Shirley Rhode

The war may be raging in Europe, but Nettie Homes feels defeated within the safety of her once loving home. Her husband, Derrick, would rather fight in the frontlines than witness another traumatic miscarriage. Derrick and Nettie have lost two babies, and now Nettie must bear the fate of this third pregnancy alone.

Determined to prove herself, Nettie takes control of her father's silk mill, bringing welcome changes to the burdened employees. Determined to prove himself, Derrick must complete his millitary assignment despite loneliness and regret.

Will Derrick prevail against the crosswinds of love and war? To reach Nettie in time, he must master unpredicatable and turbulent corrents, but he can's do it alone.