Anna Rolton chose teaching at a school in a small English town over a brilliant scientific career. Accepting the advances of the uncle of one of her students, Anna begins to think about marriage. Unexpectedly, Harold Savage, Anna's first love, reappears in her life. Harold, who previously treated Anna like a little sister, is now passionate about her. Yielding to his impatient pressure, Anna gives herself to him. Harold offers her his hand and heart, but Anna refuses out of false pride. She is very offended by Harold, who once rejected her feelings, and does not yet realize that she has long become a hostage of her love for him...

Note 2020: Published under the pseudonym Carrie Thomas, but by Katherine George.