The lives of Sarah Dicken and her son Francis are thrown into turmoil following the death of Mattew Dicken, husband and father. Sarah had been in a loveless marriage but made the best of it for the sake of Francis. After the death of her husband, she resolves never to sell herself short again. A strong woman, Sarah sets out to form a relationship with wealthy George Clennell. The death of his long-time housekeeper and surrogate mother, Molly Tredant,...