Wendy has been driven to desperate lengths to emulate her late beloved father. Then she meets Bill. Then she meets Stephen. She makes a decision which leads to an unexpected conclusion.
A high-school student comes to terms with some remarkable abilities, and learns that all the Newtons and Joules of the universe can not solve the problems at the frontier of the human soul.
Patrick Ainsworth, seeking adventure, plans to leave Ainsworth Castle and sail to America with Captain Turnbull. Penelope Summerfield, in love with Patrick, tries to persuade him to stay, but he remains resolute. Jeffrey, Patrick’s brother, reveals his feelings for Penelope, complicating the situation.