Patriach Alex reigns over the magnificent country estate Endellion with a mildness that infuriates his eldest son Stephen, a high-powered financier, but perfectly suits his younger, more relaxed son Charles. After many years of unruffled tranquility, life at Endellion is about to enter a turbulent new phase with the return of Stephen's ex-wife, and division over her granddaughter Abby, whose mother had died never revealing the father's name.
After Julia was driven from the middle of the family because of her scheming ex-husband Stephen, she had to leave her daughter Charlotte and her life behind - not knowing that she will never see them again. But when her granddaughter Abby tries to contact her after years, her past catches up with her.
Julia learns from Charles what happened that night when Charlotte disappeared into the sea. The two get closer and closer, which is a huge thorn in Stephen's side. He does everything to get rid of his ex-wife and finally urges Abby to break off contact with Julia. However, the young woman does not want to be further patronized and makes a serious decision.
Abby and Tom want to tie the knot, but the future bride soon has doubts. Does she really make her decision out of love or just out of desperation? Meanwhile, Julia travels to London inspired by a new hope to meet the pianist Lara Jones. This bears a breathtaking resemblance to her daughter Charlotte, who was believed to be dead ...
To pay their last respects to the head of the family, Alex, the family gathers on Endellion. However, there can be no question of piety when the will is read out. Another bitter argument breaks out between Stephen and Charles, which this time threatens to crush the family for good. Can Charlotte bring her father to his senses?
