Elisabeth Moran was unhappy with her father's choice of husband for her. Middle-aged Co. Cork farmer, Jack McCarthy didn't set her pulse racing, but in post Civil War Ireland, a 'good' marriage was essential. As a farmer's wife, Liz accepted her lot in life. Until the charismatic Jack Flynn began working on her husbands farm. Inevitably, their love won out and one night Liz and John consummated their passion. Liz becomes pregnant. Fearful of the consequences, Liz told Jack she is expecting his child. In a cruel twist of fate, Jack discovers the truth with traumatic consequences. Liz, Jack, John, Nellie and an innocent baby; in a split second their lives change forever. Follow Liz's story as she tries to put her life back together.