A Class Inherited

In the winter of 1846, Cormac and Bridget receive life-altering news: Lord Bewley has bequeathed Bewley Hall to Cormac, while potato blight devastates the Oakleigh Estate, prompting tenants to seek Bridget's assistance. Faced with overwhelming responsibilities, the family decides to leave America, leading their daughter Emily to confront a pivotal choice between her family's needs and her artistic aspirations. As they navigate distrust and prejudice in their new environment, the stakes rise when a family member's safety is threatened, challenging their ability to discern allies from adversaries.