Seasons of the Heart is the story of Elizabeth Winnfield, her three sisters, and her best friend. All of them learn what true love is. Elizabeth Winnfield has always known what she wanted in love and romance. But when a stranger comes into her life, she starts to reconsider her ideals. Faith Johnson, Elizabeth's best friend, is attracted to Charles Brandon the moment they meet. Faith's world is brought down around her, when Mr. Brandon announces he wants nothing more to do with her. She tries to hate him, tries to forget him, but nothing can change her earnest, steadfast love. Grace Winnfield, Elizabeth's older sister, has always dreamed of love. When an old friend of their family begins to show an interest, she learns that sometime it comes from unexpected places. Lyla Winnfield, the youngest in the family, lives with her mind in the clouds. She is the most popular woman at parties, and yet, no man interests her particularly. It is not until Colonel Donovan come to town with his regiment that she starts thinking of marriage. Isabelle Winnfield, the middle daughter, watches her sisters fall in love and feels left out. No man has ever shown her any attention. Before she can meet the man of her dreams, she has to learn patience.