This is the continuing story of life in the Scottish glens following on from "Secrets in the Heather"...Since Mark's death during the war, Victoria Pringle has lost touch with his fiancee, so it is a shock when she discovers she has a nephew, Peter. He has inherited his ancestors' love of the land, but he must fight fierce opposition if he is to follow his dream. Libby and Billy Lennox are now happily married and farming at Darlonachie. They are intent on resolving the family feud with the Crainbys in the hope that Charlotte, Billy's half-sister, can finally find the security and love she so desperately seeks. However, Willie Pringle is devastated when tragedy strikes and his daughter Mimi must use all her courage and determination to fight for her future happiness.