Country Wives

There's trouble afoot in Barleybridge. The vet's Practice, which normally runs so smoothly, is disrupted by the new locum, Dan, who seems to be annoying just about everyone with his abrupt manner and unreasonable demands. And when he succeeds in losing an important client through his arrogant attitude, the wives connected to the Practice are determined that something has to be done. But Kate, who works at the Practice, finds she rather likes Dan's no-nonsense approach, despite what everyone thinks about him. Kate is determined to go to veterinary college and has already made some difficult decisions to fulfil her dream. Then, when she is suddenly confronted by a devastating tragedy at home, it is Dan, with a sad secret of his own, who helps her come to terms with her new situation . . .

Rebecca Shaw qualified as a teacher of deaf children before embarking on marriage and a family. The departure of the last of her children has given her the time and opportunity to write. She is the author of the popular Turnham Malpas novels and a newer series, set in Barleybridge.

There's trouble afoot in Barleybridge. The vet's Practice, which normally runs so smoothly, is disrupted by the new locum, Dan, who seems to be annoying just about everyone with his abrupt manner and unreasonable demands. And when he succeeds in losing an important client through his arrogant attitude, the wives connected to the Practice are determined that something has to be done. But Kate, who works at the Practice, finds she rather likes Dan's no-nonsense approach, despite what everyone thinks about him. Kate is determined to go to veterinary college and has already made some difficult decisions to fulfil her dream. Then, when she is suddenly confronted by a devastating tragedy at home, it is Dan, with a sad secret of his own, who helps her come to terms with her new situation . . .

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