The Patterson family embarks on a new chapter by leaving the U.K. for a fresh start in France. Their new home in St Severin, nestled in the Dordogne region, sets the stage for a series of life-altering challenges. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Maisie, a seventeen-year-old who grapples with the complexities of coming of age amidst significant changes. She navigates the turbulent waters of loss, competing love interests, and the intricacies of family dynamics. Meanwhile, her older brother Dan rebels against the move, contemplating a return to England once his studies conclude. Dan’s involvement in an affair with a married French woman adds another layer of tension. However, the situation takes a drastic turn when Dan mysteriously disappears, sending shockwaves through the family and unraveling their newfound life in France. What initially seemed like an exciting adventure transforms into a series of challenges that test Maisie’s resilience as she strives to chart her path into adulthood amidst the chaos and uncertainty.