Marianne's beloved 'Grand'mere" had admitted to "playing God" when she left her her farm in central France - on condition that Marianne marry her grandson Yves. As it happened, Marianne was more than willing to comply; she had always been attracted to Yves. But what about Yves himself? For this was the second time Grand'mere had virtually forced him to marry a wife he didn't want! Nevertheless he did marry Marianne. Yet, it appeared not long after the marriage, he could have got out of it this time. So why hadn't he?