Abby Kirk 14, selfish in Sydney Australia, chases Beatie Bow 11, from park where kids chant her name in game, to 1873. The Bows adopt the penniless 'Stranger' into typical life of the era's working-class. Gran Bows from Orkney foretold a 'Stranger' must save their family with the Gift of Prophecy. Abby will only learn power of love for herself,when she falls for sailor Judah 18, who is engaged to Dovey.