When Matilda's father retires through ill health, the family's new life inMuch Winterlow is forced into reduced circumstances. To make ends meet,Matilda applies to be Dr. Henry Lovell's receptionist. She does her best toignore the strong attraction she feels for him - dreaming of white weddingsand a happy marriage is not for her - and, after all, Henry is engaged toLucilla. But Henry won't leave the village, despite Lucilla's wish to livein London, and as he gets to know Matilda he becomes more intrigued byher...