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Since the fatality of her parents when she was three years old, Anna Bartlett has resided with her grandfather and his housekeeper at Dunsford House. Growing up in the distant countryside of the Berkshire Downs, Anna leads a sheltered life and has few friends her own age. So when she satisfies the dashing Theo Sullivan, she in a natural way falls for his lovely ways. Shy and naive, Anna falls hopelessly in love with Theo. Her dreams of a happy future along are shattered however when she falls pregnant, and Theo's unwilling marriage proposal reveals how little he cares for her. Anna has no choice but to accept, and suddenly detects herself mistress of Manningtor, the Sullivan's extensive house in Devon. Established to help make the best of her unfamiliar and intimidating environment, and to get on with Theo's expanded family, Anna throws herself into her obligations as a fresh partner. When tragedy attacks, however, her already unpredictable romance with Theo is tossed into more distress. Trapped in a loveless marriage and encircled by members of Theo's haughty and disapproving family, Anna must confront a an uncertain future, with the risk of war also pulling ever closer...
