Publisher's Synopsis
Widowed for almost a year, Lucia has been in the deepest mourning for her much-loved husband Pepino. Heartfelt though her grief is, she has been craving to immerse herself once more in the day-to-day life of Riseholme. However, during her withdrawal from society, she has been edged off her pedestal - and discovers, to her horror, that Daisy Quantock is to take over her role of Queen Elizabeth at the village fete! Fuming, Lucia - accompanied by her faithful Georgie - decamps to the village of Tilling instead. But there she will cross swords with a formidable opponent - Miss Mapp of Mallards...
