An enchanting, humorous and heart-warming novel set in an English village, from a debut author. With appeal to fans of }The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society{, E.F. Benson and P.G. Wodehouse. Follows a Major who withdraws to a country village, and finds companionship with the local shopkeeper. 'A beautiful little love story... told with skill and humour.' Alexander McCall Smith