In the dead-end Canadian town of Bleak Landing, twelve-year-old Irish immigrant Bridget O’Sullivan lives in a ramshackle house and dreams of another life, even as the fantastic Depression rages. Regularly beaten by her dad and bullied by schoolmate Victor Harrison, the waifish however fiery redhead vows to run away and never come back. Just a few short years later on, operate she does-fleeing the unspeakable repercussions of her father’s gambling. In Winnipeg, Bridget lands employment at a garment stock, the about Bleak Landing first step on her behalf journey to shed her previous and begin anew.

When her father dies, Bridget-now a striking and accomplished woman-returns home to claim her inheritance. But she’s no identification to confirm her stake, and no one around recognizes her-except Victor, who has become a pastor and a candidate for city mayor. Though battle offers wounded him, his top secret affection for Bridget remains, and today he’s the only one who can help her show her integrity. But can he also prove he’s a transformed man worth her forgiveness?

While Victor preaches of freedom in faith, will his words spark Bridget’s once-hopeless heart and business lead her to the life she’s been looking for?