When tragedy befalls him, Weardale-born Edward Earle spends five years in a Sunderland orphanage, where he befriends Tommy Bell. As a young man, Edward vows to spend his life helping orphans, but he needs money for his mission, and he and Tommy turn to a life of crime to fund it. His only regret is that his chosen path leads him away from the woman he loves.
Edward is hurt by the betrayal that led to his capture and spends his time in Durham Gaol reflecting on the past. Facing the death penalty for highway robbery, he prays for a second chance.
Can Edward escape the hangman's noose, put right his wrongs, and find what he truly wants?
Genre: Historical
Edward is hurt by the betrayal that led to his capture and spends his time in Durham Gaol reflecting on the past. Facing the death penalty for highway robbery, he prays for a second chance.
Can Edward escape the hangman's noose, put right his wrongs, and find what he truly wants?
Genre: Historical
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