The Village Fête
by Peter Tinniswood

Nancy is at the helm of the unhappy Empson family who, for the sake of Father's health, move to a small country village.

Their new house is in a state of disrepair, but they find that a local handyman, Winston, is keen to help them out.

He breaks their resistance to him with his irreverent wit, gourmet cooking, free repairs and liberal doses of sexual advice.

Gradually the family are transformed by his presence.