When part of the local school burns down Esme is horrified to learn that not only do the council not intend rebuilding it but that her boyfriend Rory knew this all along and so she begins a high profile media protest,helped by Isobel. As far as Hamish is concerned the fall-out is the least of his concerns as it looks as if there is an arsonist in the village,whom he must find before any more damage is done.
—don @ minifie-1