Following her husband's death, Minna runs a small boarding house in Torquay and brings up her son, Tim, who becomes a journalist until the outbreak of The Great War disrupts his life. Sent home after a a breakdown, he discovers his true love but she is pressurised to marry another.Meanwhile actress Elyse Daverport arrive from London bringing a welcom touch of glamour to the English Riviera. Tim wants to scoop an interview. Elyse wants to scoop TIM!!! 505pp. nearly new.