Marian grows annoyed that her sister is treating Shibden like a hotel. Lister's tenant causes problems for his son Thomas.

Lister begins a playful but dangerous courtship of Ann Walker, who quickly finds herself captivated by the attentions of her neighbor.

Lister confides her hopes for a future with Ann Walker to her aunt; John Booth is surprised at his own romantic success.

Lister and Ann Walker are consumed by the excitement of their affair, until bad news yields a crippling secret.

The arrival of an unsavory figure from Ann Walker’s past stirs up trouble.

With Ann Walker's mental state in a downward spiral, Lister is forced to contemplate travelling to Europe alone.