A fascinating glimpse into the life of the wife of an officer of the British Army in about the year 1930, presented as excerpts from the diary she writes up at the end of the day (on some days). Fiction based on the author's real diaries written as an army wife. The tone is light-hearted although deep issues are touched on. Excellent, witty, writing.

This edition includes the story of her visit to stay with a friend in the countryside, originally published separately as "Golden Days"

There are 3 further books in the series, spanning 20 years.