Liverpool at the turn of the century. Jessica Brennan's world falls apart when her father is lost at sea. The death of her mother soon after is almost too much to bear. Then Jess learns that the family business is in ruins, and there are further blows to come. Jess's brother Patrick is determined to gamble with what little they have left... 
 
Suddenly a young woman who has known only comfort and security finds herself alone and friendless. But Jess is a fighter and in her darkest hour, she finds the strength she needs to start again. From buying and selling dyed feathers as hat trimmings, Jess gradually establishes a business that can support not only herself and Tilly, a little girl she rescues from the streets, but also Patrick. Tragedy, however, is just around the corner, leaving Jess more determined than ever to regain the happiness she once had...
 
 
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