004 - Chapter IV

In the captivating conclusion of the Little Ottleys trilogy, three years have passed since Bruce and Edith faced the brink of marital despair. Thanks to Ediths unwavering patience and forgiveness, they have navigated their struggles and find themselves in a seemingly stable life, even with the looming shadow of the First World War. However, the tranquility is disrupted when Madame Frabelle, their enchanting house guest, arrives and captivates everyone around her, showing no signs of departing. Complicating matters further, Ediths dashing former love, Aylmer Ross, returns home wounded from the battlefield, throwing Edith’s carefully crafted world into disarray once more. - Summary by Helen Taylor