A father's claim. A mother's nightmare. A race against time.

After eight years in Durham Gaol, William Mitchell finally goes in search of his daughter.

Born while he was behind bars, Lydia has been raised by her mother, Rose, and her devoted stepfather, Daniel. But William is determined to take back what he believes is his, and in a reckless moment he abducts the child, disappearing north with her and his young son, Billy.

As panic grips the family and hope begins to fade, a desperate search stretches from County Durham to central Scotland. Knowing William's violent tendencies, Rose fears for Lydia's safety.

Refusing to surrender, Daniel is determined to track down William before he can disappear forever. But with every passing mile, the chances of finding the children grow slimmer.

Will Daniel reach them before it's too late, or will Rose lose her daughter forever?

Yet fate still has more trials in store for Rose and Daniel before they have a chance at happiness.

A compelling Victorian family saga filled with suspense, courage, heartbreak and hope, Her Father's Return is a powerful story of love, resilience and the extraordinary lengths a family will go to protect those they cherish.