Set in the backdrop of a small village, complete with a cast of quaint and at times frankly odd villagers, David Ryder, the "Village Bobby" and his trusty colleagues work to solve some of the most puzzling crimes and incidents that the village has ever come across, including the disappearance of a tin of curlers A tale of love, hate, pride, fear and community prevails and as so many books do, a happy ending is sure to follow