Her father tried to kill her. Her mother was severely depressed. Her two younger siblings were so afraid. But Maria is stronger, and aged eleven she takes her family away from Scotland to Strangeways, Manchester in search of a new life. Over the years, Maria grows into a wealthy and powerful woman, but the deep hatred for her father never leaves. She realises that the only way that she will ever find peace will be to face her demons and confront her father. But when she does, she is shocked to find his blood on her hands. All her life she has wanted him dead - but the question is - did she actually do it?