The Empty Nest // Out of the Nest — Elizabeth Cadell

In the village of Outercrane a wedding reception is taking place after the marriage of George and Stella Deepley's youngest daughter. Stella is making plans for a holiday to enjoy the sights and relax in the sun of southern Italy.

Eager to repay the hospitality lavished on them by Oliver Anvil during their stay in Naples, George and Stella are thrilled at Oliver's turning up in their rural hometown. But events take a disturbing turn when a local investigation uncovers some sinister moves from the newest resident of Outercrane, and the charmer's motives become apparent.