More sugary tea from Vickers (following her earlier decently written offerings of Miss Garnett's Angel and Instances of the Number Three, drunk and enjoyed by millions).

Author Mr Golightly is off the boil and sallies forth to Great Calne to stir his creative pot. But what he pours out mirrors the events going on in the village. May not make your spoon stand on end but many will find it refreshing.

ED PERKINS