'Rain-Girl' Summary

Richard Beresford, a young man recently returned from the trenches of WWI, feels unable to return to his old life in the Foreign Office. Instead, he sells all his possessions and sets off on a tramp through the countryside. On the very first day, he meets a mysterious girl with enchanting grey eyes, sitting on a gate in the rain. They inadvertently get separated before he finds out her name, but he is determined to find her again. His search leads him on a series of adventures, during which he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old tramp, a beautiful young woman, and a mysterious stranger. Along the way, he learns about himself and what he really wants out of life. Rain-Girl is a charming and heartwarming story about love, loss, and the power of human connection.