Mary Ann is illegitimate and life in 1905 is hard.
It is not until her mother dies that Mary Ann returns to Lancashire, determined to uncover the secrets of h.
But circumstances mean they can never be together.
The Great War brings Mary Ann many new opportunities, and brings Gabriel back into her life.
Sent away at fifteen to bear his child she meets Gabriel Clough, who helps her escape to Blackpool after the birth.
It rapidly becomes worse when her new stepfather begins to interfere with her.
Mary Ann is illegitimate and life in 1905 is hard