Catherine Wickham arrives at Whycham Hall, delighted to help her aunt who is housekeeper there. However, she discovers that the new owner, property developer Roderick Marchant, intends to alter the Whycham Estate beyond all recognition. Then when she learns that she is a descendant of the original owners of Whycham Hall, Catherine resolves to halt Rod's plans. But she must face Rod's determined girlfriend Francesca ... Forced to spend time in Rod's company, Catherine has two choices: leave Whycham le Cley forever, or hide her love for Rod as she fights to save her beloved village from property ...