Over the Gate:
From an unusual recipe for losing weight found in an old notebook (and used with alarming consequences) to the queen of copycats who drives her neighbour mad with anger - to say nothing of a touch-and-go romance - Miss Read, the school mistress, continues to attract odd stories and village folklore, and retells them with her characteristic compassion and humour.
Farther Afield:
On the very first day of the long summer holiday, Miss Read falls and breaks her arm. Instantly, all her plans for the weeks ahead are in tatters. Then her friend Amy comes up with a plan. Crete provides a welcome break for both women - and when Miss Read returns to Fairacre, she is ready to tackle the problems that await her.
