In the wake of the sudden demise of Henry Trevethlan at his estate in Cornwall, his two children, Randolph and Helen, are thrust into a world of destitution and hardship, ill-equipped to face life's harsh realities. This poignant Cornish tale unfolds as the siblings navigate the challenges of rebuilding their family estate and fortune. To escape the shadows of disgrace, the Trevethlans devise a daring scheme: adopting new identities as the Mortons, they relocate to London in pursuit of redemption and the restoration of their family's honor. As they traverse the complex web of Victorian society, the Trevethlans discover that the journey to reclaim their heritage is fraught with both peril and unexpected romance.