In the novel it we follow the story of Lilia Herriton's "unbelievable" marriage to the young Italian named Gino. To save themselves from disgrace from the pedantic society of English suburbia, the Herritons’s main concern is not to allow the appearance of any rumours. To this end, Mrs. Herriton despatches her son on an assignment to save the family name. However, that was done in vain as events soon take an unexpected and tragic turn. The death of Lilia during childbirth is awful news for the high-flown Herritons who are now forced by their own convictions to plan further missions to Monteriano, to secure - by bribing the young Gino - the fate of the child. Each character in this book is carefully developed, and every event described is breathtaking. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" is the first Forster’s novel, and it is gorgeous. Author amazes by his writing skills and ability to weave various stories in one.