Spring, 1942. As war ravages the world, the Cazalet family faces battles of their own at their Sussex estate. Grieving her mother's sudden death, Polly escapes to London with her cousin Clary, only to face harsh truths about independence and their fragile bond. Nineteen-year-old Louise dives into a whirlwind marriage to a naval officer, but wartime realities soon shatter her romantic dreams. And with Rupert missing in action, Zoë wrestles with hope and desire, torn between loyalty and the solace of a forbidden connection.
Rich with emotion and historical detail, Confusion paints an intimate portrait of a family navigating a world undone by war.