Cambridgeshire 1943. As Spring blossoms, it seems love is in the air. 21 year-old, John Talbot dreams of a world not at war, where he can be a father to his young son Jonny and have a wife by his side. But is nurse Lucy Ross the woman for him? When brothers Tom and John are recalled to active service, Artie is left to look after the farm. But tragedy strikes at the very heart of the family, when Arthur peacefully passes and John is reported missing in action. Pam, is left grief-stricken and fearing the worst with John lost at sea - has John's luck finally run out? Pam's eldest Tom, returns home injured to convalesce and help a disgruntled Artie with the farm. But when but the brothers become embroiled in a dreadful fight that could ruin several of the Talbot's lives, it's up to Tom to protect what they hold dear. What does the future hold for the Talbot family on Blackberry Farm?