The story of a family divided by conflicting ambitions. Ann Lockly's realization that she no longer loves her husband, Silas, forces her to live her life in the way she feels is right for herself and best for her children.

Set in the woolen mills of northern England in the later part of the nineteenth century. Raised in extreme poverty in the North of England, the life working in the woollen mill was transformed by visits to an aunt in Redcar. Abel Moss rises from poverty to become a mill owner. He married Marion Hart, deeply in love with this self-made business man in the Yorkshire wool trade. At first, she was happy in her marriage, but eventually, she finds herself trapped in a loathsome marriage, and his brutish passion disgusted her and she comes to fear this domineering, and unfaithful husband.

A moving story of family ties and true love battling against the odds in wartime Yorkshire. From their first meeting there is an undeniable attraction between Liz Tancred and Michael Anderson, but convention means they must keep their feelings to themselves, for now. Liz is a courageous woman whose life is not all that it seems. Michael is a dutiful young man who steps in to run his family's farm when tragedy strikes. Then, the outbreak of World War II changes everything. As Liz and Michael rise to the challenges of wartime life, can their love blossom and, more importantly, will it survive? The Wind on the Heath is a warm and touching story about the enduring power of love, loyalty and family.