Publisher's Synopsis
David Herbert lives a privileged life in Edwardian society but is dominated by his sisters, Gertrude and Clara. At public school he suffers bullying and at home his only friend is Nelly Tovey, a young maid... Living on a pittance in London after being disowned by his family, he becomes seriously ill and is nursed by the devoted Nelly. Although certain of their love, Nelly is aware of the gulf between them. David must find the courage to defy convention and breach the barriers to their happiness.
