Littlebourne Lock

A gentle mist hangs over the Thames at Littlebourne Lock, where lock‑keeper Edward Rowles tends his homestead with a mix of pride and routine. His wife, the ever‑practical Mrs. Rowles, keeps the fire warm and the kitchen stocked, while their children, Philip and sleepy‑eyed Emily, shuffle through their morning chores. The family’s conversation drifts between the comfort of country life and the distant hum of London, where a million souls bundle into heat‑soaked streets, a world their parents can only imagine.

When the first train whistles in and strangers begin to appear at the lock, the Rowles’ quiet existence tilts toward something larger. A lost item, a mysterious “Turkeys Pin,” and the whispered worries about relatives farther down the line hint that adventure is about to knock on their doorstep. The story promises a blend of rustic charm and light‑hearted intrigue, inviting listeners to follow the Rowles as they navigate both river currents and the unexpected twists that flow in with the morning tide.