In 1920s London Amy Harrington leads a privileged life. Her maid Alice Jordan lives in the poverty-ridden East End. But when a disgraced Amy is disowned by her parents and fiancé Alice is the only person she can turn to... Lodging with Alice's friendly working-class family Amy hatches a plan to get revenge on her former love who caused her downfall. Meanwhile Alice finds herself swept into the glittering society her mistress has just lost. And when Amy meets Alice's handsome older brother Tom both girls can only hope that love can conquer all...