Venetia survived a bombers attack, but she might not survive when she finds out she loves Duert and doesn't believe he loves her.
Plain to look at, Venetia has a wealth of charm that wins over the taciturn Doctor Duert ter Laan-Luitinga. The biggest issue, is marrying him to provide his ward with an example of a contented, harmonious marriage when the ward, Anetta is leaving in a few months.
A very sweet story.