Into the small English village of Polden comes Mr. Donner and his beautiful daughter and heiress, Coolie from Arizona, USA. Mr. Donner wants to learn something of the past of a former resident of Polden who, emigrating to America and dying in Mr. Donner's home town, left a large sum of money to the hospital there. While they learn more of the mystery behind this generous donor, they soon win the hearts of the residents of Polden. Claire, who lives in this little English town, sees the danger of this beautiful heiress meeting Stephen, her childhood sweetheart and has to decide if she truly loves him or if her feelings are friendship and nothing more.