A uncompromising old farmer marries a lovely young country girl, after 'serving' her they have a daughter. During World War Two the farmer is allocated an Italian POW to assist in the production of the farm for the War effort. After the farmer suddenly dies the amorous Italian takes advantage of a unique situation and the new widow Nancy and her teenage daughter Beverley bear a daughter who are raised through circumstances as twins. This is the novella of Nancy's wonderful and unusual love life.