Four stories by one of the greatest writers of twentieth-century English literature.
"The Virgin and the Gipsy": When a handsome gipsy visits the home of Yvette Saywell, it will change the way she sees herself and her life, forever.
"The Lovely Lady": Pauline lives with her son Robert and her niece Ciss, in a beautiful house near London. One day Ciss hears Pauline talking to herself, and learns of secrets which will change all their lives.
"The Rocking Horse Winner": Hester has a husband, a fine house and three beautiful children, but she isn't happy. She needs money. Then Hester's son Paul discovers a strange way to answer his mother's wishes.
"Love Among the Haystacks": Two brothers, Geoffrey and Maurice, are both in love with Paula. The situation leads to unhappiness and fighting. Then one rainy night, a woman called Lydia enters Geoffrey's life.