It is 1937. Joanne is nearly fourteen, she's bored with school and her life in the quiet city of Lichfield holds no excitement for her. Despite her father's objections she believes she is grown-up enough to leave school and she's determined to do so. Twenty miles away Barry is the same age but he's enjoying learning until unexpected tragedy strikes his family. They had little to start with and now, with his father gone, Barry must grow up and become...