The story has three main characters. Ruth a young Jamaican who came to England aged 5 and after a troubled start carved out a fantastic career in the publishing world. Harry was born in Battersea, a London borough, with a poor education but joined a marketing company, rose through the ranks, and set up his own business that became successful. Amanda is a beautiful, pampered young lady. After a career in a law firm responded to an advert placed by Harry. Harry took one look at her shapely figure and the job was hers. Romance followed, then marriage, and soon after son Mo arrived. Life for all three continued smoothly until a chance meeting between Ruth and Harry after which life took many unforeseen twists and turns that affected all their lives.
