One Beat of a Heart, is all it takes to change a life forever. London 1902 When tragedy strikes at The Fitzroy Hotel on King Edward V!!'s Coronation Day, lives are thrown into turmoil. As the drama unfolds, stretching out like ripples in a pond, no one escapes the consequences. Clara's recently impoverished family hope a suitable marriage for her will restore their finances, but her refusal to conform and reckless behaviour have devastating consequences. Will an ill-judged liaison destroy everything she's longed for?Daisy Carter, the hotel housekeeper, has problems of her own. A family relationship brings grief and heartache and a well meaning action ends in disaster. A life-changing moment, a heartbreaking choice. Can Clara follow her heart to find the happiness she craves? Can Daisy keep her family together when fate is pulling them apart? Can they rely on each other when their futures depend on it? Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs Downstairs.