: May’s role quickly transcends domestic chores. She becomes a central figure in the farm's survival as it faces threats of closure from the Ministry of Agriculture for failing to meet production targets. Historical Context and Accuracy

The story begins with the of May 1942, a real-world event that Meddon uses to strip the Huxford sisters of their home and security.

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Meddon blends fictional characters with established historical institutions to ground the emotional narrative in period reality.

: The novel depicts the significant power held by the War Agricultural Executive Committees (War Ags), which could evict farmers who were deemed inefficient.