Publisher's Synopsis
A tale of shattered hopes, this saga follows the hardships of Brenda O'Donnell, a 16 year old who is turned out by her family after becoming pregnant. The widowed Sid Rawlins offers Brenda solace when he invites her and her child to live with him in return for running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip, a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. Life becomes more complex for Brenda when she falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family. And when Sid dies and leaves the family business to his cousin Charlie, Brenda faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear.