
The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.






In the 1970s, Emma faces a coup. Back in 1911, young Emma grapples with forbidden romance.
Emma and Edwin fall deeper in love, while Adam and Olivia embark on their own affair.
Will Emma leave Fairley - and Edwin - for good? Adele's sobriety re-ignites her marriage.
Emma builds a new life in Armley. And in the 1970s, Emma confronts her eldest daughter.
Emma's tempted by romance for the first time since Edwin. Paula faces an ultimatum.
Emma's obsession with work and revenge brings danger to her door.
Britain is at war, and Emma takes a gamble that could cost her far more than her business.
Young Emma battles to stay afloat, but would she really get into bed with the Fairleys?