Village life....
Fans of Miss Reid will enjoy this whole series of books by Ann Purser. This is the first of five, and another, later novel ('Mixed Doubles') carries on the stories of the various village characters.
Not for those looking for racy goings-on behind the net curtains, just gently entertaining. The reader is invited into the homes and lives of certain of the villagers, and gradually becomes involved and interested in the outcomes of their problems and initiatives. A good middle-aged read - particularly if you're a bedtime reader.