Rising Summer

In this poignant tale, Tim Parkes finds his life uprooted at a young age when he loses his parents in a train crash and is taken in by his aunt May. As World War II unfolds, Tim becomes Gunner Parkes and faces the challenges of military life while navigating his complex feelings for Minnie Beavers, a spirited girl from his past. Though he initially struggles to adapt to life in rural Suffolk, remnants of home, including friends and memories, continually influence his journey. As the realities of war reshape their lives, both Tim and Minnie confront the weight of change and the quest for love amidst turmoil.