In Farleigh Field

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This book is for Meg Ruley, who believed in it from the beginning and helped to shape it. Meg, you are my champion, and the day we met was one of the high points of my life.

September 1939

From: His Majesty’s Government

To: Civilian Population of Great Britain

For the duration of the war, the following Seven Rules are to be observed at all times.

Do not waste food.

Do not talk to strangers.

Keep all information to yourself.

Always listen to government instructions and carry them out.

Report anything suspicious to the police.

Do not spread rumours.

Lock away anything that might help the enemy if we are invaded.

Roderick Sutton, Earl of Westerham, owner of Farleigh Place, a stately home in Kent

Lady Esme Sutton, Roderick’s wife

Lady Olivia “Livvy” Sutton, twenty-six, the Suttons’ eldest daughter, married to Viscount Carrington, mother of Charles

Lady Margaret “Margot” Sutton, twenty-three, the second daughter, now living in Paris

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