Publisher's Synopsis
In the closing years of the 19th century, the Hamilton family are enjoying new-found security and modest prosperity as the owners of their own home at Ballydown. John is a respected employee of mill-owner Hugh Sinton, and Rose's four children are growing into young men and women of whom she can feel justly proud. After years of hardship and poverty, Rose now has every reason to be happy with her lot. But as she watches James, Sam, Hannah and her last-born, strong-willed Sarah, make their own choices - and mistakes - she must draw on her inner reserves of courage and steadfastness to face what the future holds.
