They called it Black Friday when the factory closed. Whole families living in the slums of Glasgow during the Depression felt the sting of despair. Vicky Devine's father, George, was devastated. But young Ken Blacklaws had steel in his veins: "I'm going to make something of my life," he would tell her with passion. Maybe that's why Vicky loved him. Beautiful Vicky, her love gained strength and defiance in the midst of hardship. As Ken ruthlessly fought his way out of poverty, his ambition knew no bounds. For in his lifetime, he would break the law and Vicky's heart, but never could he break her spirit.