Harriet falls deeply in love with Paul, a young medical student with little money, but her ambitious and manipulative mother succeeds in separating them. Convinced that Paul no longer loves her, Harriet eventually marries the financially secure Tony. Her marriage, however, brings disappointment rather than happiness, and she struggles to remain faithful to her promises despite growing loneliness. When Paul unexpectedly returns to her life at a moment of emotional vulnerability, Harriet must confront her unresolved feelings and decide between marital duty and the love she has never forgotten.

Claire Lorrimer

The Faithful Heart