The story begins in pre–World War I England, where young Robin grows up in a household shaped by affection and quiet social tension. Her parents represent contrasting worldviews, and Robin absorbs the complexities of love, class, and expectation around her. Through early impressions and subtle realizations, she begins to form her own sense of identity. These formative years plant the emotional roots that define her evolving independence. This part gently traces Robin’s childhood, as she learns to read people and her place in the world.
