In 1939, as war looms in the tiny village of Caxley – where townspeople in Fairacre shop – life still goes on, as ordinarily as the community can keep it. As the war rages, follow the fates of two families as they cope with their fears and each other. "Barrie does a charming and memorable job... As an escape from the violence and confusion of the 21st century, this is a delightful listen."—AudioFile