Henry Kendall

An unexpected inheritance for a struggling London couple buys a new lifestyle and passage aboard a Far East cruise that unravels their relationship.

1935. At a firm of contractors a partner is accused of murdering his brother following a takeover bid.

1940. A man, down on his luck, invents a business partner and build an aura around him that leads to opportunities and complications in equal measure.

1933. After losing her factory job, Grace Milroy is unexpectedly taken on as housekeeper of a nearby country estate. Grace sets about winning over her doubtful colleagues by turning the mismanaged castle around, catching the eye of the Duchess' nephew in the process.

A charming secretary stands between a bored millionaire and his bet that he can support himself working for a year without touching his inheritance.