Her novels, including A Village Affair and Other People’s Children, drew on what Fay Weldon called a ‘gift for putting her finger on the problem of the times’

The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.

Author published a number of books including ‘The Rector’s Wife’ and ‘A Village Affair’

Her novels, including A Village Affair and Other People’s Children, drew on what Fay Weldon called a ‘gift for putting her finger on the problem of the times’