Cockney born Nelly Luke is an essential part of the community. Yet not even Nelly, with her shrewd eye, can predict the surprises in store for her family and friends.

A new year brings new faces: Maurice Davies is back from the army, and Sheila Powell, a shop-girl, is eager to help him make up for lost time. But for some there's no escaping the past, and widow Prue Beynon finds herself confronted by a legacy she'd rather forget...

Through the seasons, Nelly watches over the valley with a wry chuckle and an ever-helping hand.

Valley Affairs is a warm-hearted novel packed with nostalgia and glorious period detail.