Give Me No Rubies — Mary Mackie

When Victoria Temple left the WRAF and returned home to the village, she expected a quiet life; instead, life was anything but peaceful. Victoria became friendly with John Shannon. When John's father was found murdered and his antique shop burnt out, most of the locals thought John was guilty. Why did he refuse to let them know how badly they had misjudged him? And why did Victoria feel she had to stand by him - however much she got hurt?