1972 the East End of London. 16 year old Eleanor Chapman has only just discovered her Father, Oliver, works in organised crime. But when a gang turf war forces Oliver to go underground, Eleanor is left behind where she falls into the hands of dangerous people. Whilst in captivity, she stumbles across another prisoner - a mysterious musician from Holland. But their daring escape, coupled with a terrifying chase across London, places her in even greater danger. Jake has a contract on his life - he is the one vital witness to a scene leading to the devastating car bomb which killed a British MP. As he reveals his chilling tale to Eleanor, they realise they have no choice but to remain in hiding. As two people, thrown together by fate, they fall in love. But Jake and Eleanor know they are living on borrowed time, that out there somewhere, a lethal gang leader is hunting them. Their only hope to escape from London - to discover a new life of freedom.