It's 1844, and housemaid Emma's life of toil in Lewin Hall is brightened by the arrival of handsome new footman Thomas. When Emma is given an opportunity, along with Thomas and a few others, to work without supervision restoring a neglected house, they relish the freedom and responsibility. But malign influences are at work. As Emma fights to make sense of events, will she be able to protect everything she holds dear - and will her and Thomas's love survive all they have to face?
