In the dramatically beautiful setting of the North Yorkshire dales theredevelops a wartime relationship between Land Girl Ruth Palmer and capturedGerman flier H... » 

In the dramatically beautiful setting of the North Yorkshire dales theredevelops a wartime relationship between Land Girl Ruth Palmer and capturedGerman flier Holger Fichtmuller. This almost unthinkable affair transcends theprejudices of two nations locked in world combat and withstands the passage oftime. Kept apart for more than two years the couple correspond through thegood offices of a sympathetic chaplain Michael Bates. When eventually Holgeris transferred to Yorkshire fortune seems to favour the lovers despite familyopposition. However as an Allied victory in Europe finally approaches news ofdeath camp atrocities brings a crisis of conscience to Holger. With all theodds stacked against them can Ruth and Holger find happiness together? «