Jutland Cottage

Barsetshire, that delightful, nonexistent county, has seen its share of modern adversity. But its sons and daughters, full of amenity, wit, and country wisdom, will not be downed. Some of its staunchest, most generous spirits take over the reclamation of poor Margot Phelps, the Admiral's overworked daughter, who has reached forty without finding a husband. They arrange teas and treats and -- in the most tactful way -- a corset. Beautiful, bewildering Rose Fairweather introduces Margot to the Lufton set. Mr. Macfayden, who has made a fortune out of Consolidated Vedge, discovers her attractions. Tubby Fewling, the new rector at Greshamsbury Church, shares his car with her. Everything works out well in England's most connubial county, and Margot has a proposal of marriage down by the hen-run. For good measure, young Eric Swan reaches an understanding with one of Lady Lufton's daughters, and the book ends with the cheerful prospect of wedding-bells.

(from the dust jacket)