Rebecca Bronson is beautiful and intelligent. It had been the tragically early death of her dear Papa and Mama that had left her alone and with little to support herself with.

Thankfully, as the daughter of the local Schoolmaster she had enjoyed the privilege of a good education, and so becoming a governess had seemed a most logical step. Now, after eight years, she could feel her role had changed.

Rebecca gets married to Adam and they struggle to find common ground and make their marriage work. Will they each take the risk and open their hearts to one another? Can their marriage survive and will they find love and contentment in each other?