When the Randle family have their livelihood in Germany snatched away they have to return to England in a hurry. Except eldest daughter Briony, who decides to go to France with her boyfriend, instead ... Property prices have gone up, investments have gone down, where is the family going to live? Why can't Guy get another job? Why does Sarah feel off-colour? Why doesn't anyone notice that Ellie is unhappy at school? And don't even ask what Ripple the dog's been eating!