The experiences of Danny Kavanagh, a 21-year-old gambler and womaniser, who leaves home and enters the dark soul and sexual quicksand of a small Lake District community.

The village is shattered by grief and guilt as it becomes clear that none of the children survived the rowing accident.

Danny is forced to make the most important decision of his life as he contemplates suicide.

Danny tries to find the truth behind the tragedy of the three drowned schoolgirls.

Rory catches up with micropig breeder Rob Rose as he tries to bring a grumpy pig back into the fold with the help of his long-suffering partner Helen.

Father Matthew and the married Bernie Quinlan try to resist their passion.

Beverly flirts with John Fisher, unaware that he has murdered her sister.

Bernie and Father Matthew seek advice from the Bishop.

Danny is desperate to be reconciled with Emma.

Will Danny be found guilty at the inquest? Will the priest and Bernie consummate their relationship? As the village turns against the chef, all is revealed.

Lucy takes to the witness stand to confront her rapists.

John and Beverly continue their romance while destroying evidence of Simone's murder.

Lucy struggles to come to terms with the sexual assault.

Bernie discovers that she is pregnant by Father Matthew. In a rare moment of trust, Danny confesses to Lucy that he knows she was raped.