It's 1943 and Ireland has escaped the worst of the war raging in Europe but life is still hard. When a fire breaks out at the convent in Cavan orphan Eva Fallon barely escapes with her life. She's offered a bed for the night by Ma Scully whilst her nephew Cathal helps battle the blaze. Seventeen-year-old Eva finds a job at Blackstock's farm setting in motion a chain of events that will change her life forever. Amidst tragedy and hardship the only ray of light is her growing secret love for Cathal. And she clings to the hope that one day she will find a place where she can truly belong.