Note: First book publication Chatto & Windus, London, August 1876, and Harpers, New York, 1876. Previously serialized in Harper's Bazaar, 25 December 1875 - 9 September 1876; Temple Bar, January - September 1876.

Synopsis: George and Mary are childhood sweethearts. Despite a prediction from Mary's grandmother that their two destinies are inextricably linked, George's father disapproves. They are separated and go through many hardships and changes, but are drawn together again and find themselves linked by spiritual closeness, seeing dreams and visions of each other. Although they are again separated, they inevitably marry at last.