Gardner, Richard

David Chambers is a member of the religious group 'the Eternal Fellowship'. Their beliefs forbid any involvement with the outside world, and any temptation to embark upon a life with the 'wordlies' is considered a betrayal of the Lord. David's loyalty to the Eternal Fellowship is discovered when marriage looms ever closer; a realisation that he is not destined to wed a woman who was chosen for him and, with thoughts of exploring the big wide world.