A warm, earthy family saga set in the north-east of Scotland, from an established favourite author. Although young Marion Cheyne comes from a poor family and is considered lucky to work as a maid, she has her eyes set on better things. When her employer leaves a large sum of money lying around, she seizes her chance and escapes to Aberdeen. Fortune favours her and eventually she rises higher than she could ever have imagined, marrying the heir to Castle Lyall. Life as the lady of the glen suits her well, but how far will she go to protect her hard-won status?