In 1906, a widow named Lilia Herriton falls in love with a young Italian man, a dentist without a noble background, and marries him in Italy. After her death in childbirth, her relatives travel to Italy to care for her newborn son, unaware of any potential issues with the father.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
A young widow's impulsive marriage to a poor Tuscan dentist ends abruptly with her death in childbirth. Her English relatives then embark on a journey to claim custody of the newborn.