Without a mother's love
Abandoned and alone, they must find the courage to survive. Olivia Copley is an orphan. Sent to live with her uncle, the notorious and ruthless mine owner Hesley Mexton, she discovers that a house ruled by men can be cruel. When a new governess, Harriet Trent, arrives Olivia glimpses a shard of hope, but Harriet's past is full of secrets, and Olivia soon realises that Hesley Mexton is going to take full advantage of her vulnerability despite Harriet's protests. Starved of love and affection, Harriet and Olivia form a bond that sustains them, but when Hesley's actions force them to fight for their freedom can they defy the man who holds them captive?
