The Hour Before the Dawn

The Hour Before the Dawn is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1940. It is set in England during the early days of World War II, and tells the story of a young woman named Philippa who is caught up in the midst of the war and must navigate the challenges and dangers that come with it. As the war rages on, Philippa finds herself torn between her loyalty to her country and her own personal beliefs and values. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the cost of war.