Here, 1880s Yorkshire is brought to vivid life.For Sarah-Louise, life in the big city of York is all she's ever wanted - so much so that she left her Yorkshire village, her family and a boy who loved her. Working as a maid for a Quaker family, she is given education and respect and also visits the poor families of York. But when her employer decides to move away, he helps Sarah-Lou find a new position. Unlike her old work, Sarah-Lou is treated as nothing more than a scivvy, but there is one ray of hope in her life: Gideon, the son of her employers.Sarah-Lou and Gideon become close and their friendship blossoms into something more. When Gideon's brother-in-law attempts to rape Sarah-Lous, Gideon comes to her rescue. Could a love affair between Sarah-Lou and Gideon every really work? Could it straddle the class divide and conquer the demons that live within Gideon? As Sarah-Lou tries to find her way in life, she realises that the excitement of the big city may not be where her heart really lies...