There is a mystery surrounding the invitation by Craddock Fitch to the Big House. It is billed as a celebration of his business but as everyone in the village is invited it must be something more exciting. When they are all assembled they find that it is a lavish wedding reception for two very surprising people.

Conflict, mistrust and a tragedy... there is nothing quiet about the village of Turnham Malpas.

A delightful slice of Turnham Malpas gossip, intrigue and conflict from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author.

In the middle of a sultry summer heat wave, the inhabitants of Barleybridge find love, conflict and much more...

A mysterious visitor has arrived in Turnham Malpas. What can Titus Bellamy want? Is it true, the villagers ask each other, that he's discovered a medieval charter which grants the right to hold a market on their picturesque village green? And if it is true, can he be stopped? It appears not.

When Seb moves to Barleybridge, the last thing on his mind is romance. Keen to settle into his first real job and make a good impression he embraces the working life of a country vet. He has almost forgotten his high maintenance ex-girlfriend Carly and concentrates on settling down to a job he really loves.

Ford and Mercedes Barclay have decided to spend their twilight years in the lovely village of Turnham Malpas - but will these two newcomers be made welcome? Ford, a former businessman who made his fortune in scrap metal, has ambitious plans for the village. But not everyone in Turnham Malpas welcomes the newcomers with open arms...Meanwhile, a letter arrives at the village rectory that causes consternation. The rector's twin children have never had contact with their birth mother. But now, finally, she wishes to build a relationship with them. After so many years of estrangement, what should...

When Harry Dickenson arrives in Turnham Malpas the warm welcome he receives convinces him to stay. Handsome and charming, Harry quickly earns his place in rural life. But despite his outward friendliness, Harry is a troubled man, hiding memories of a tragic past from which he is desperate to escape.

The villagers of Turnham Malpas are in for a shock. With Sir Ralph now dead, his fortune and title go to newcomer, Johnny Templeton. Johnny could not be more different from his well-loved predecessor, and he soon finds himself in conflict with the long-standing members of Turnham Malpas. Meanwhile, there are two other villagers in crises, but theirs is a much more private issue. Marcus and Alice March have longed for a child for years. But when Alice finally becomes pregnant, there are those in the village who question the child's paternity. After all, Alice has grown very close to...

Things are heating up in the village of Turnham Malpas. Now comfortably settled in the Big House, Johnny and Alice are over the moon at the arrival of their second son. But Johnny's younger brother is visiting from Brazil and causing not a little trouble in the village. For Ford and Mercedes Barclay, returning to the village after Ford's shameful imprisonment is a big step. Will they be welcomed back or shunned? Meanwhile, Fran Carter-Plackett has some important decisions to make about her future.