The Officer's Wife / The Officer's Nurse / The Officer's Widow (Daisy's War, #1-3)

A sweeping historical saga of love and resilience from bestselling author Merryn Allingham.

One woman’s journey through love, loss, and courage — from the shadows of war to the promise of a new beginning.

Strong, compassionate, and quietly determined, Daisy Driscoll has faced life’s hardships head-on — from a lonely childhood in an orphanage to the chaos of wartime London. A gifted nurse with a fierce sense of duty, she’s no stranger to heartbreak, but never loses her belief in kindness. As the world shifts around her, Daisy must find the courage to follow her heart, uncover long-buried secrets, and carve out a future on her own terms.

From the bustling streets of 1930s Bombay to the bombed-out wards of wartime London and beyond. In a world torn by conflict and secrets, Daisy must fight for independence, confront the past, and dare to believe in love again.

IN THIS BOX

Book The Officer's Wife
Bombay, 1938. Daisy Driscoll never imagined her wedding day would begin with a suitcase and a stranger leading her through the heat-soaked streets. The man waiting at the altar—Gerald, a cavalry officer she once loved—is distant, cold, and clearly hiding something. Left alone in a remote house with only gossiping officers’ wives for company, Daisy finds comfort in the kind Mr. Grayson Harte. But in a city full of secrets, Daisy must be careful—because trusting the wrong person could cost her everything.

Book The Officer's Nurse
London, 1941. Nurse Daisy Driscoll is used to sleepless nights and air raids — but the war in her heart is harder to escape. Betrayed by her husband, she’s sworn off love. Then Grayson Harte reappears, kind and steady, threatening the walls she’s built. As the Blitz rages, Daisy must stay guarded, or take a chance on love again.

Book The Officer's Widow
Brighton, 1948. Just as Daisy Driscoll begins to find peace, a knock at the door changes everything. Grayson Harte — the man she let go — is back, and he’s returning to India. Drawn by love and a need for answers, Daisy knows she must follow. In India lie the secrets of her past… and the chance to reclaim her future.

Fans of Fiona Valpy, Dinah Jeffries, Lucinda Riley, Shari J. Ryan, Liz Fenwick and Soraya M. Lane will devour these sweeping historical sagas.