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The Great War is finally over, but the world is not at peace. Across Europe and America revolution is in the air, the authorities stretched to the limit as they try to prevent mutinies in the Armed Forces and strikes and protests by a weary population determined to ensure they have the better lives they were promised.

Frances and Giuseppe are enjoying their new life in America, until circumstances alter their plans and everything changes. Frances is grateful to have made new friends, but will she regret giving them her trust? Meanwhile Concetta can't wait to see her brother again, but does fate have other ideas?

With civil unrest growing in Britain Herbert and Lettie work to find those responsible and warn Len to increase security on the Pemberton Estate. But how can he ensure he is making the right decisions? Then Herbert makes a mistake and Lettie finds herself in danger.

While peace talks take place in Versailles Henrietta's life takes an unexpected turn and she makes a decision that will change her life completely.

The Eagle Quartet is the follow up series to Secret Lives which tells the stories of several families before and through the Great War. Sleeping Eagles is the third book in the series and is set in Britain, America and Australia. It is in two parts. Part 1 covers the 1920s with Part 2 continuing the story into the 1930s.