Phyllida Nash

A man is kidnapped and brainwashed by political extremists. He is then sent on a mission.

Four people intend to register a protest at their firm's outing and cricket match. But it proves a strain on their team spirit.

A well-to-do family moves from the city to a country farmhouse, determined to make a go of things on their own, but the existence of an already present third generation housekeeper rather changes things somewhat. Set in 1973-76.