In 1918, Annie Lee, a devoted mother, moves her family to the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside with her stepdaughters and sickly son Laurie, also known as Loll. They witness feuding neighbors, Granny Trill and Granny Wallon, and take in a young army deserter hiding in the woods. At school, Loll faces a tough teacher, Crabby, but finds solace in the captivating Burdock sisters, Jo and Rosie, with whom he shares a romantic connection.
Cider with Rosie
A poignant coming-of-age tale unfolds in the idyllic Cotswolds, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a young person navigating the tumultuous years of World War I and its aftermath.