Synopsis: |
The Stalker family was as much a part of the Scottish village of Blacklaw as the colliery itself. Disaster wrecked the pit on a blustery March morning in 1875, killing most of their menfolk, but it could not kill their ambitions, pride, or love for one another. Old Alex Stalker's last command was to forge a better life for Drew, his only surviving son. The burden of the promise fell on Kate; but it was to Mirrin, handsome and strong, to whom Kate turned for help... |