Wiltshire, December 1915.
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Meanwhile, Phoebe Latimer is holding the fort at Greyladies, an ancient manor house, while her husband is away at war.
Her friend Babs involves her in starting the new Women’s Institutes and introduces her to Alex, an antiques dealer.
Tensions rise between him and lively Olivia.
When he’s wounded, he returns home to convalesce.
Olivia Hanbury is widowed and has been persuaded by her cousin Donald to move in with his meek little wife while he is serving in France.
Wiltshire, December 1915