It is 1793 and in France, the founding of the Republic is underway. In Cornwall the Loveday shipyard is still struggling and money is tight. Adam finds he must leave his bride to earn his living at sea and becomes involved in helping emigres escape from revolutionary France. Meanwhile, Adam's brother St John's involvement in the murky world of smuggling has made him some dangerous enemies - he is falsely accused of murder and if found guilty will be hanged. The scandal adds to the growing dissent and rivalry that troubles the Loveday household - will the family see beyond their differences and unite once more?