Soames Forsyte has built a good life for himself with his second wife Annette. And he has a new focus and purpose; his beautiful beloved daughter Fleur. But the sins of the father come flooding back to cast a shadow over his childs future. When Fleur a vibrant and impetuous young woman catches the eye of warm-hearted and idealistic Jon Forsyte at a chance meeting it seems fate is determined to torture them all with the hurts of the past..