With war raging and London under siege, each member of the Herling family must deal with a new, frightening reality. Florrie and Sue, the two youngest, are evacuated to the countryside, where they face the daunting challenges of growing up overnight and coping alone in a frightening new world. Clara, the oldest, struggles to remain true to herself and her ideals as she labors to serve her country under difficult conditions.

Realistically portrayed and meticulously researched, Following the Piper will draw you into the world of a family striving to do their best in a constantly changing world where nothing may ever be the same.