The Howards find themselves on the outskirts of London Society. However, the unexpected arrival of a young eligible bachelor - and a Duke at that - offers the promises of a lifetime. The only thing that stands in their way ... is themselves. Lady Howard must do battle with her cohort of unmarried children if she is to stand any hope of capitalising on this once-a-season opportunity of bolstering the families standing within society.
Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.