Synopsis

At Skeldale, Tristan lies incapacitated, his foot encased in plaster. The tantalizing prospect of Mrs. Alton's culinary creations is quickly replaced by a rigid diet prescribed for the infirm. He finds himself captivated by Angela Mortimer, the melancholy great-niece of Mrs. Pumphrey, a woman recently betrayed in love. Tristan’s frequent visits to Skeldale are conveniently justified by the demands of the pampered dog, Tricky-Woo. Elsewhere, James gains the admiration of three villagers with his