Sara's Secret Journey

Set in 1943, the story follows 13-year-old Sara as she escapes her impoverished life to seek a better future in a small river town. With only $5 and her sister's address, she finds work at the White Hat Diner, where her life takes unexpected turns. Sara experiences love and heartbreak with a soldier, while carrying a long-held secret. Eventually marrying a kind man, Mr. Preston, she builds a happy life with their daughter, Molly, all while keeping her past hidden.