Cruel secret society operates in the small provincial English town, love affairs drag oneself along and the dangerous secrets of the richest and respectable families are kept.But foremost in him played off drama of two strong young women - poor orphan Carolina Хэлстоун, secretly in love in solvent manufacturer Мура, and her best friend - rich heiress of Шерли Килдар, presenting a heart to the cadet of Мура, - to the modest young teacher to Lewie.Мур, clever and energetic, but not different society manners, sure: Carolina getting wonderful education despises him. Lewie, in turn, understands: he is not equal charming to Шерли. Seems, a miracle can connect these pairs only.