Will love prevail over prejudice?

When nine-year-old Henry, son of King John, is hastily crowned, the Jewish community is hopeful. But life isn't always kind...

Against a backdrop of rising persecution, Mirabelle, a fiery Jewish woman, is determined to succeed with the help of her son Bonanfaunt.

Slowly, Mirabelle and her family climb the ranks and replace the old family as leaders of their community.

Years later, life for a Jew still remains extremely difficult. And when further draconian restrictions are imposed upon the livelihoods of the community, doubts are raised about whether they can survive in this increasingly hostile world.

Will they be chased out of Gloucester for good, or will they endure the storm?