Manchester millionaire's son Nick Faunt leaves home at the height of the Depression to become an artist. When he meets Irish serving girl Anna Fitzgerald, a strange love story begins.
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 is courted by another man.
Already distraught, Anna 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.
Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.
