Part one of a two-part story to mark the 50th episode of Coastal Stories. 

In 1811 one man's fateful decision to steal a bale of cotton from the hold of a ship in Plymouth harbour changes lives and destinies for generations. Explore the remarkable life of Betsy Siverson, an ordinary girl whose life becomes extraordinary after her father turns to crime. 

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