A family torn apart by secrets, betrayal, and murder in Victorian England. In 1864 Nuneaton, after Nessie Carson's mother is brutally murdered and her father abandons them, Nessie must do anything to keep her family safe. Unprotected, she attracts the attention of her lecherous landlord. As her young brother's health deteriorates, she meets the kind Doctor Oliver Dorsey, but they can never be together.
Nessie finds herself in the darkest of times. Can she be brave enough to fight for a promise of happiness? Perfect for readers who enjoy historical sagas featuring strong women overcoming adversity.