"Upon completing his surgical studies, Mr. Harrison accepts a proposal of partnership from a country doctor and moves to Duncombe - a small village ruled utterly by middle-aged women. Deploying their formidable armoury of matchmaking skills, these ladies eagerly descend upon the innocent young newcomer. For whilst poor Mr. Harrison endeavours to win the heart of his dear Sophy, the woman he truly loves, a comedy of errors is being woven around him. "--Publisher description.