Set in a small-town church community, the story centers on Adrianne, a 36-year-old preacher's wife whose outwardly perfect life masks a simmering dissatisfaction. Married to the gentle, devout Charlie, Adrianne embodies virtue—toned from morning runs, with chestnut hair and hazel eyes that reflect her inner turmoil. Yet, beneath her conservative dresses and dutiful role, a primal hunger festers, fueled by unfulfilled longings that challenge her religious upbringing and vows.
Lieutenant Suzanne Donovan is ordered back to St. Georges Heights in Sydney by Colonel Barbara Maxwell - her only way of travelling there from 'Kapooka' in southern New South Wales is the overnight 'Mail Train' from Albury. And, she must deal with a bi Prostitute and a lesbian Conductor along the way!
It is that time of year that her father's boss visits for his employee quarterly review. Her father is worried that his pay raise may be in trouble because his wife is ill and he asks his daughter to take over the tea serving ceremony to show respect.