May 1945. In post-war Leith, the Anderson family must come to terms with the reality of peacetime Britain. Johnny’s hopes of a life in politics finally come true, but will his vows to remain a dutiful husband and father be kept? Peacetime is not easy for Johnny’s Polish brother-in-law Hans, either. Meanwhile nurse Kitty – Johnny’s daughter from his first marriage – gets caught up in a sensational trial when her friend Laura’s brother is accused of murder. Kitty is fascinated by the seemingly cold but eloquent prosecuting counsel – and he is bewitched by her. When they meet again four years later, will his behaviour be a barrier to a future relationship?