A gripping tale of passion and enduring love spanning class and country in 19th century England. Abby Reed, grieving for her mother, finds an unexpected source of comfort and peace whilst exploring the wild, snowy countryside with the brooding Gillan Collingwood, son of local shipping merchant. But the moment Gill meets his brother's new wife Helen, he falls deeply and passionately in love with her. Shattered by his rejection, Abby turns instead to another man. Her sudden marriage takes her away to London's glittering social scene, but also to unhappiness and despair. She cannot forget Gill - has he forgotten her?