Joan is a penniless and recently abandoned wife and mother who impulsively steals diamonds from the jewelry shop where she works, which propels her into the quick and easy world of crime.
Joan rises to new heights: the theft of a valuable painting and an audacious ring switch. Boisie falls for Joan while Kelly slips further away than ever.
Determined to escape the wrath of the IRA and a lengthy sentence, Joan masterminds an audacious inside man heist. But will she have to leave Kelly behind?
As the heist day approaches, Joan's nerves escalate. When disaster strikes, she's forced to decide: pursue her dream of a happy family or confront the consequences head-on.
