More village life in Turnham Malpas with familiar characters and a surprise new one … plus plenty of trouble.

Comparison: Miss Read, Erica James.

Synopsis

A mysterious visitor has arrived in Turnham Malpas. What can Titus Bellamy want? Is it true, the villagers ask each other, that he has 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?

Meanwhile, after twenty-five years, the marriage of Liz and Neville Neal is on the rocks. Or so the unhappy Liz thinks. But Neville, to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, has decided to throw a lavish party.

The anniversary party and the market on the green mark both the beginning and end of two quite different relationships. But is it really all the fault of Titus Bellamy? The village is divided - before a spate of burglaries on market day adds fuel to the hot debate, and someone unexpected decides to take matters into her own hands...

Reviews

'Rebecca Shaw brings the humour and drama that enliven all her village books' BOLTON NEWS

'What I love about the village series is that this is no idealised version of village life.' NEWS LETTER

'Rebecca Shaw fans will not be disappointed by the depth and warmth of the writing in this 13th novel.' COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH

About the Author

Rebecca Shaw is a former school teacher and the bestselling author of many novels. She lives with her husband in a beautiful Dorset village where she finds plenty of inspiration for her stories about rural life. She has four children and eight grandchildren. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation