A sweeping historical drama perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. The year is 1909. Edward VII is on the throne, and life upstairs in Leatherby Manor is one of opulence and wealth-a stark contrast to working-class life in the North of England at the time. Below stairs, the long-serving housekeeper and butler run a tight ship, ensuring their employers' every need is catered for. The newest addition to the staff is sixteen-year-old Martha Thomson, who takes on the position of housemaid alongside Rosie and Nell, two established members of the domestic household. Each of the maids has a story to tell, their lives touched by romance and tragedy. Trials and tribulations at Leatherby Manor result in a dramatic change in circumstance, ensuring that life for the aristocratic Lord and Lady Leatherby and their family will never be quite the same again.