Sophietries to hide the scars of a tragic childhood and romances gone wrong, but they bubble to the surface and haunt Sophie when she arrives at River House- Residence for nurses in training. It is 1915 and London cowers under bomb attacks from German Zeppelins. Innocent, terrified Londoners join shell-shocked, battle-weary soldiers under Sophie's care at Bartley Hospital. Battling her own demons she comforts others, risking her own wellbeing, nursing career and lost love. Will Sophie succumb to her demons or will they strengthen her passion and resolve?