Siobhan had not expected to stay in touch with Elaine, having never met her, or even heard of her, before Bishop Franks’ other niece Rosemary came to spend the summer. If Rosemary had behaved herself it would probably have stayed that way, but needs must when the Devil drives. …

It has been two weeks since Nicola Flynn visited Sir Elias Fortescue in his Sussex home. She is currently in Dublin, undertaking a course to improve her management skills with a view to moving into the Personnel Department. …

Sir Elias Fortescue is an emboldened man. An early retirement beckons, cushioned by money, reputation and influence. he can afford to take occasional risks. …

Aldo Rossini, recently arrived in England, virtually unheard of by the general public, is here to cash in on the sudden vogue for Latin balladeers. …

Royston Arnold could hardly believe his luck. Within days of resorting to a truly amazing mail order package to help satisfy his increasing need to follow his once- beloved Hilary Hanbury-Boyce in chastising the bottoms of errant village maidens, here was one out of the blue. …