It is the spring of 1912 and Bessie and Lionel Fielding have escaped the hubbub of London and are living serenely on the Devonshire coast. Bessie, new to married life, is determined to make the most of her freedom after years spent in the service of others. But when her nephew Walter alerts her to a crisis in his fiancée’s family, the Fieldings are drawn into a tragedy of epic proportions. The RMS Titanic, bound for New York on its maiden voyage, has struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. A beloved aunt was on board, travelling alone in steerage. In the absence of any information as to her fate, Bessie and Lionel must become involved in the search for answers. As the 20th century continues to unfold, unsettling events press ever closer to Bessie’s world. Yet, even in the most harrowing of times, her gentle and loving nature never fails to shine through.