"The summer of 1913 sees four young men making plans to change their lives. Jean-Baptiste leaves his home to seek his fortune in Paris. Frank arrives in London to take up an apprenticeship in Regent Street. Benedict, a Gloucester organ scholar, is troubled by God. Harry has turned his back on his wealthy English family, has a business in New York and a beautiful American wife. Three years later, on the first of July 1916, their lives have taken an unexpected direction. Now in uniform they are waiting for dawn on the battlefield of the Somme. Each man is accompanied by regrets, fears and secrets."--Publisher description.