It’s Rumoured in the Village

It was a considerable surprise to Naomi when she found herself in charge of a young niece and a large house in at charming Dorsetshire village, and without much money to keep either of them. But she had reckoned without the kindly villagers of Monks Portle, to whom the whole topic was of burning interest, and who proceeded to take the entire affair into their own capable hands. So far, so good, and Naomi was touched and grateful for their help but when they proceeded to organise her love life as well, she began to wonder if things had not gone a little too far!