London-based surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham relocates to the picturesque seaside village of Port Wenn, where he establishes himself as the local general practitioner. Raised by his Aunt Joan in the area, Martin's reasons for leaving his high-paid life in London are unclear, but related to a phobia. Despite his gruff and abrupt bedside manner, Martin navigates his new life and develops a relationship with the local school headmistress, Louisa Glasson.
Former surgeon Dr Martin Ellingham arrives in the sleepy Cornish hamlet of Po...