There are few themes that can squeeze my heart more painfully than unrequited love, and childhood friend and head groom Charlie Avery has it bad for Lady Rose. In hero-like fashion, he saves her from an abusive fiance, and she escapes to America with Charlie. Here, I got a fascinating peek into immigrant travel during this period, while subsequent challenges lent additional heartache and inevitable separation for the young friends. Their seemingly chance reunion as adults proves to be the perfect time for sharing personal triumphs, revealing secrets, and rekindling desire. Charlie was the star in my eyes, and his utter devotion to Rose along with his single-minded dedication to proving himself worthy of her makes this sweet and tender tale a delightful testament in true love. 3.5 stars.
