Set in London in 1953, this story follows Louise, a woman trying to adjust to life after World War II. While browsing a thrift shop, she stumbles upon a necklace that feels strangely familiar. When she realizes it came from Paris, memories of her time with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe come rushing back. Louise is convinced the necklace is connected to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war. Determined to uncover the truth, she turns to her old friend Ian, a fellow war veteran. Together, they travel to Paris, where their search leads them to Lévitan—a once-glamorous department store repurposed by the Nazis as a prison. There, they uncover the story of Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned and separated from her husband when the Germans invaded France. As Louise and Ian dig deeper, they find themselves in danger. Some people will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. Inspired by true events, this novel is a gripping mystery and a moving tale of friendship, love, and resilience.