Told from the viewpoint of Number Seven, the story begins in 1901 and gradually unfolds as, over the century, families take up residence in this Victorian house situated in a small South Coast town. The occupants experience a gamut of emotions which we experience with them. We admire Walter's stoic acceptance, we abhor Cora's animosity, applaud Sandra's generosity and despise Jasper's greed. And we share Hetty's heartache and Holly's happiness because Number Seven is privy to all their secrets and gradually reveals them to us.