Mrs. Tim Flies Home

by Alexander McCall Smith, D. E. Stevenson · 1952

After eighteen months of life in Kenya with her husband Colonel Tim, Hester Christie returns to the North Country for a summer with her nearly grown children. Settling in a modest house near the village of Old Quinings, she hopes for quiet days but quickly finds herself tangled in the lively tapestry of village life. A stopover in Rome rekindles an old, suspect friendship with Tony Morley, while the gossip‑minded Rosa Alston stirs trouble, and a cantankerous landlady adds to the chaos. Amid curious neighbours, youthful romances, and a dash of intrigue, Mrs. Tim’s innate charm and matchmaking spirit shine, guiding the community toward happiness. The final installment of D. E. Stevenson’s beloved Mrs. Tim series closes Hester’s diary on a note of infectious joy and enduring warmth.