Although Miss Read has waited many years to enjoy a peaceful retirement after bidding farewell to her students and fellow teachers. Of course, Miss read could never 'just retire.' She goes on holiday to Florence, helps with church and school affairs and neighbors. What Miss read didn't expect was that she has a penchant for writing, which starts a new chapter in her life and closes the chapter of her life stories in Fairacre, the timeless English village beloved by millions of readers.