Peterstown is the name of a Georgian house, property of the Peters family since it was built. John Peters lives there. His wife was killed by a fall from a horse. John and his sister live there, along with those of the family still at home. The eldest daughter is beautiful and the main female character in the book. Two years younger is Sarah, who is pretty and attractive. Both are popular, but old John is strict.
Tony is drop dead handsome, with...