A novel following the lives of an assorted cast, both civilian and military, during WWI. The tone is positive and light-hearted, avoiding the full horrors of the conflict. Perhaps the most sympathetic character is 'rebellious' Marjorie, a young lady determined to do her bit and more for the war effort. The author identifies two classes as "those who had taken up war work, and the people who were doing it." Marjorie is very much of the latter sort, ready to give he all - a true "willing horse". Hay is capable of a deft turn of phrase and coined coined "funny peculiar or funny ha-ha?", used in his play 'Housemaster'. ( )