Jennifer Dunbar's dream of becoming a successful lady jockey seems to be over when she has to quit to look after Ellie, her three-year-old niece. Ellie's mother, Rosamund, was killed during a thunderstorm. Mystery surrounds her death - and the identity of Ellie's father. Jennifer is determined to find him. But her search impacts upon other people, threatening to destroy not only their lives, but also her own. Then Jennifer discovers - too late - some secrets should remain secret.