Susan: A gripping tale of grit and fortitude that exposes the seedy underbelly of London's East End

The story of a sensual woman who rises above her tragic background to forge a successful life for herself.

Susan is a London slum child, brought up in an East End orphanage. Rebelling against its rigid rules, she runs away to Soho and is adopted by a group of prostitutes. Soon, she too is earning her living 'on the game'.

When Billy 'Apples' Rafferty, a Cockney villain with a heart of gold, becomes her protector, Sue swears to give up her racy life. But when Billy is sent to prison, she soon breaks her promise and her earthy beauty makes her one of Soho's most popular hostesses.

A lucky encounter secures Susan a respectable job as a manageress of a small hotel in Devon. but then her past catches up with her...