Chapter 1469

• The Price Of Freedom
• Sylvia knew the moment she woke that something had changed. It was the sound of the streets outside – a sound she’d heard once before, when the war in Europe had ended. She opened the window, struggling with the heavy blackout curtain, and leaned out. A small boy stood on the pavement outside, a pile of news-sheets under his arm.
• ‘Japan surrenders! VJ Day declared!’ he yelled. ‘Two days holiday for Britain’s brave home front!’