By 1870 Emma Grady has spent seven years of servitude as a convict in Australia. Now, having earned her ticket of leave, she lives for the day when she will return to Marlow Tanner - the man she loves - whose child she had borne and lost.
She cannot know that the child she has given up for dead is being lovingly raised by Marlow's sister.
Young Molly grows up to be an expert pickpocket, but her fierce loyalty to the woman who cares for her earns her the admiration of all. Will Emma ever be reunited with Marlow? And what of the child lost to them both?
