The Story

Like the novel's main character, Shaffer fell in love with Guernsey and its fascinating history. On a whim she decided to fly to the island, but became stranded due to adverse weather. It was during this time that she became fascinated by the German Occupation and the effects it had on Island life.

Her imagination was captured, leading her to pen this New York Times bestseller, adapted to a film, due for release in the UK on April 20^th. Sadly Mary Ann Shaffer passed away before completing the book, the niece Annie Barrows finished the novel.