This is a classic tale of unbridled love, love that knows no bounds and lives in a young girl's heart and in a strong man's bosom for many years. Nothing can compare with the power of love. When Niamh Murphy finds true love it is quickly snatched away from her by greedy family members who compare her worth to a keg of alcoholic brew. Lies and deceipt are used to eventually get rid of their wilful step-sister and step-daughter, in order to bury truth. Forced to marry an abusive man, Niamh eventually yields to her fate. A young woman alone, with two children fights for dignity, forced to attempt unlawful means to gain access to America, eventually ending up in jail. Safe behind bars, a young curate befriends her and she is deceived by his advances, which eventually decide her ultimate fate; a ship bound for Australia. Battling through injustice, rape and desire for love, Niamh Murphy settles down to a pleasant life with the fiesty, macho cane cutter, Luigi, whose love is untapped, passionate and eternal. A terrible tragedy involving her child and husband brings Niamh to the brink of ruin, but with the help of close friends, Barbie, an aboriginal girl and Jerry, a suave salesman, she embraces her new life. Her world takes a classic twist as she finds her true worth, talent and passion, and her love is again tested when her old passion is rekindled, bringing with it new dangers and delights. Set in 1968 - 1994 when women were emerging]