I have to admit this isn't my usual type of read but I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is centered around Nessie who finds herself struggling to care for her siblings after the death of their mother, their Father having left them in poverty some years before. Nessie shows her caring nature as she helps others all she can, as she is given opportunities in life Nessie uses them to help others. While her younger sister goes off to work as a maid she ends up bringing shame and controversy on the family making it impossible for Nessie to be with the man she truly loves but also knows that their could never be a future for them even without her sisters input as they are from very different class. This book is an excellent saga with lots of surprises throughout, a story of love, hardship and tragedy, I would highly recommend this book and I will look forward to reading Rosie Goodwin's many other books.