A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.

A proposition from Nick---to live with him in Manchester---and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.

Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna (Prunella Gee) is courted by another man.

Already distraught, Anna (Prunella Gee) arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.

Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.

The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.

Commitments mark the concluding episode, as Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.