Barbara has unwelcome time on her hands. But things change drastically when the internationally-famous Austrian film star Maria Lang comes for the weekend - with her notorious love-child, Walter.

Barbara goes to London for a few weeks ' on loan' to Maria. Walter's self-proclaimed father, Eddie, now emerges as a real threat, and Maria's refusal to acknowledge the truth poses an increasing problem. Sam's friendship becomes all the more important to Barbara.

Walter and Maria have gone to America. Sam takes a dangerous Job as an undercover agent in Palestine. Barbara confronts the prospect of a lonely return to Chattisham.