Cette série suit une jeune mariée plongée dans le paysage reculé de l'Écosse après son mariage. Elle se retrouve confrontée aux actions de son mari, qui se heurtent à ses valeurs profondément ancrées. Ce moment crucial remet en question ses convictions et la contraint à faire des choix qui remodèleront son destin. Le récit est un voyage émotionnel explorant la moralité, l'amour et les conséquences des décisions face à l'adversité.
Set against the backdrop of Scotland, the story follows Jennie Hawthorne, a young bride navigating the complexities of her new marriage. As her husband’s actions clash with her values, Jennie is faced with a pivotal moment that challenges her beliefs and ultimately reshapes her destiny. This emotional journey explores themes of morality, love, and the consequences of choices in the face of adversity.
Fleeing from painful memories in Scotland, Jennie and Alick Gilchrist seek a fresh start on the coast of Maine. Alick immerses himself in boat building, while Jennie finds work teaching the affluent MacKenzie children. Despite their efforts to establish a new life, Jennie's true desire is to save enough money to return to England, creating tension between their aspirations and the reality of their new surroundings.
The finale of the Jennie Trilogy confronts the Glenroy family with harsh realities, including slavery, conflict, and violence, challenging their sheltered existence. The arrival of a figure from their fugitive past threatens to dismantle the life they have painstakingly constructed over the last two decades, forcing them to grapple with their history and the implications of their choices.