The story is set in London during the summer of 1763.
Anne Jaccob's mother has just given birth to a new daughter. Following the hurt over the death of her younger brother, Anne doesn't want anything to do with this new baby. Having another baby in the house takes her mother away from her. Anne has spent most her of 19 years at home on her own. For a while she was allowed a tutor, but this did not last.
Mr Jaccob, Anne's father, is a businessman and he sees a way of mixing his business with the opportunity of finding a suitable husband for Anne who is now approaching a marriageable age. Anne is introduced to Mr Onions at about the same time as she meets Fub, the butcher's apprentice, to whom she is instantly attracted. Anne is very devious and plots lots of ways that she can see Fub, whilst at the same time avoiding Mr Onions.
Anne is determined to look after her own happiness, and at any cost.
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