The High Heart

A young governess finds herself stationed in the quiet, sea‑kissed town of Halifax, caring for the lively little Gladys Rossiter while navigating the uneasy aftermath of a family loss and a sudden financial downturn. The house, with its sprawling lawns, conservatory, and views of the Northwest Arm, becomes a backdrop for her quiet routine of French lessons and afternoon row‑boat rides. In this genteel world, social expectations loom large, and marriage feels like a distant, elusive shore she has been sailing toward for years.

When Larry Strangways, the family’s temporary tutor, arrives, their connection is immediate and charged with a mixture of restraint and longing. Both share similar ambitions and a restless desire to rise beyond their current stations, yet the proprieties of their positions keep them at arm’s length. Their discreet encounters on the sun‑lit lawn hint at a deeper affection that could reshape their futures, setting the stage for a tender, conflicted romance.