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

