Nadine Dorries

1950s Liverpool. Christmas is one of the most harrowing times of year for the nurses of St Angelus Hospital.

The Matron takes on Tilly, a new clerk, to ease the load in the busy festive period. Tilly is bright and hard-working, but she is keeping a secret from her colleagues. Everyday Tilly makes a heartbreaking decision - but she has no other choice. If Matron - with her traditional values and strict discipline - learnt the truth about her new clerk, Tilly's career would be ruined.

Could Matron ever forgive the deceit?