Every redemption story begins with a fall from grace.It is 1990, and both Tessa Niscombe and her best friend Bonnie are ready for a new chapter. After surviving the isolating halls of Queen Victoria's College, an elite all-girls boarding school in England, they&8217reeager to embrace life beyond its walls.As they turn 18, love is on their minds, and they&8217vebeen secretly rehearsing for romance. Tessa dreams of becoming an actress and meets an older mentor, 'Admiral Handsome', who offers to guide her. But while Tessa's inexperience leads her down unexpected and perilous paths, Bonnie seems to have found love right by her side.Will their friendship withstand the trials of growing up Dive into a tale of dreams, friendship, sorrow and the messy business of first loves.