Henzey is no ordinary factory girl... Henzey Kite can't believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys – strong, charming and wildly ambitious – he won't settle for anything less than the wealth of high society. But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top. When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy's obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey's young heart is shattered.