Julia is born into the Blanket family they own Whiltham farm and estate in 18th Century England. She forms an unlikely friendship with Miss Cora Marston of the great house at a young age this opened her eyes to a world of privilege and education. When they turn nineteen Miss Cora moves to Oxford while Julia stays in Hertfordshire and tends her Fathers farm. The summer of 1817 Cora brings home friends Louise, Mary and Edward to Marston Manor. Julia and Edward form an unexpected attachment we see their journey of love, sacrifice and survival of the times.