We return to the story of Faith Howells some 18 months after her husband Evan returned to Abecorran in time to see his wife in the arms of Steve Baldini. Evan has pulled Faith into a dark and dangerous world and she's still paying the price.

As the trial reaches its peak, Faith struggles to prevent Madlen from testifying. As the verdict approaches, the friendship between Faith and Cerys is pushed to the brink. Meanwhile DI Breeze continues to explore the relationship between Faith and Reardon. Steve tries to control his feelings towards Faith; and fresh news from Evan which threatens to shake the family again.