1960. Alexandra Crewe's first marriage is a disaster, and she cannot resist when real love comes, transporting her into a wonderful new life in a beautiful Dorset castle with marriage and children. But there is a price to pay and when tragedy strikes it seems there is only one way to atone for her sins. Present day. Delilah Young is the second wife of John Stirling, owner of Fort Stirling. She hopes to fill the house with life and happiness, but why does he hate the old folly on the hill so much? What happened to his mother when she vanished? As she searches for answers, Delilah realises that some secrets are better left undiscovered...