Emma's life has never been easy, but with her convict husband transported to Australia, the last seven years have been the hardest of all. Now Jacob's sentence is at an end and she is faced with a new challenge. Little could she know that deciding to join Jacob in the 'new world' would only be the beginning of an epic journey, physically and emotionally. Riddled with guilt at leaving behind her sixteen year old son, Jack, Emma's heart is put through the proverbial mangle even further when she meets mysterious school teacher, Mr Finch.