June 2nd 1953 and the residents of Ruby Street are celebrating the coronation. It's a new beginning for a nation still suffering the aftermath of the Blitz but for Rose Weaver the day is destined to end in tragedy when her husband is arrested on suspicion of theft. It's only the first of several unpleasant facts Rose will discover about her husband so she must draw on all her courage and resourcefulness to protect herself and her two daughters in the months ahead - and when a handsome salesman knocks at her door it's hard to resist temptation...