Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?

William's friend, Prince Hakim, arrives for a visit and takes William on an impromptu elephant ride that leaves the Londoner motion sick. Luckily, Kelly Stowner's residence is near by, so he can recover, but will he find himself with an unexpected rival for Emma's attention?

On her day off, William takes Emma to see the exhibits at the world-famous Crystal Palace.

Emma prepares to leave London. Will William meet her in time?

William, still recovering from the loss of Emma, receives an invitation from Eleanor to visit the crystal palace. Will he be able to escape the memories that haunt him there?

William’s heart has been thrown into turmoil. In an attempt to calm him, William’s mother tells him about her past, along with what happened between her and Richard.