Far from her home in Romania, Elena hopes to have an education and a career in art and design, something that would not have been possible back home in her mountain village where life was rural and simple, and young girls were protected, nurtured and raised to be good wives.

Uncle Andrei had other plans for her, and Aunt Anna? She didn’t question or challenge.

Local pensioners Beryl and Malcolm have no idea how their lives are about to change when they become embroiled in the goings-on at the end of the street.

Fate introduces Elena to Luke, a young policeman, who is determined to save her. Passions and loyalties are stretched to the limit with unforeseen tragic consequences.