Bishop's Peace

World War Two is coming to an end and Dora Bishop’s hopes are high for a return to normal life with her family around her. But even when peace is declared, everything is far from normal and the family have to adapt to a new way of life.

They have lived in the shadow of war for nearly six years. Their home on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent has been very much in the frontline with its Royal Navy, Army and Air Force bases making it a target for the enemy.

Dora’s children have all been involved in war work. Oldest daughter Sylvia has been engaged in secret work in the WAAFs. Recently married, she leaves the WAAFs and settles down as a mother to two stepsons.

Daisy, still working in the NAAFI in Sheerness Garrison, hopes to marry soldier Chris who is recovering from war wounds. How will she cope is he is sent back on active service? Or worse still, permanently disabled.

When the war ends, Dora looks forward to only son Jimmy coming home but he opts to stay in the Merchant Navy.

The euphoria of VE (Victory in Europe) Day soon evaporates and life gets harder with increased shortages and more stringent rationing. Will the Bishops ever be able to enjoy normal life again?