Adjustment Year

In Adjustment Year, the powerful conclusion to Melina Druga's the Echoes of the Great War Trilogy, nurse Hettie Taylor and her husband, Alfred, return to a world that feels both familiar and foreign. The Great War may have ended, but its shadows linger in every home, heart and memory.

Set in 1919 Canada, this deeply emotional historical novel explores how soldiers and nurses, families and friends, must learn to live again after years defined by conflict and loss. Hettie's calling as a healer remains, but she faces new challenges as she rebuilds her life alongside Alfred — a man forever changed by the war. Together, they confront grief, trauma, and the fragile hope of renewal in a nation struggling to find its way forward.

With rich historical detail and moving realism, Adjustment Year is a story of love tested by distance, resilience born of pain, and the courage it takes to start anew.

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Robson, Kate Quinn, and Hazel Gaynor, Adjustment Year brings the Echoes of the Great War Trilogy to a poignant, unforgettable close — a testament to the power of endurance and the possibility of healing.