Physical description

311p. ; green cover with author and title embossed in black on front cover, and in gold on the spine

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

sticker on front cover 'Mullins Library, Collins Street East, Melbourne' ; circular stamp 'Linton Mechanics' Institute'

Summary

A sharp, witty village tale with a wide cast of gentry, clergy, and small-town gossip. This third and final volume traps a tight web of secrets, marriages, and reputations in a world where appearances mask deeper tensions.
Set against Copse Hill’s social circles, the narrative follows the interwoven lives of Miss Temple, Jack, Mrs. Sebright, and the vicar, as rumors rise and loyalties shift. With humor and a keen eye for human foibles, it explores how public manners hide private motives.