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This is a story of a confused, chaotic and repressive childhood lived in the West Country before, during and after WWII.

Filled with stories of the troubles, joys, drama and comedies endured by Macleod's patients and family alike, this makes a charming and humorous account of community life on a small island in a bygone era.

Life on the remote island of Papavray in the 1970s was a world away from Mary J. Mary's post as district nurse gave her a unique insight into island life, and her stories of the troubles, joys, drama and comedies endured by her patients make this a charming and humorous account of community life on a small island in a bygone era.