Johnny Ludlow, Third Series

In the quiet countryside of Church Dykely, the Page family runs the modest Copse Farm under the watchful eye of their aging father. When Mr. Drench, a shy but capable young farmer, is hired to oversee the fields, he quickly forms a comfortable friendship with Susan, the sensible older daughter, and the two seem on the verge of an easy partnership. Their peaceful routine is suddenly unsettled by the return of Jessy, the youngest Page, fresh from a genteel boarding school and radiating the delicate charm of a summer lily.

Jessy’s breezy laughter and love of flowers draw John’s attention, and he finds himself dazzled by her beauty in a way he never felt for Susan. As his admiration deepens, the once‑simple dynamics of the household become tangled with unspoken longing and quiet jealousy. Listeners are invited to watch how these tender affections stir the rhythm of farm life, setting the stage for choices that could reshape the Page family’s future.