In this, the second book of the "Harry’s Dream" series, Harry has returned from his travels during WW2 and is settling down to a happy family life in the suburb of Manchester where he grew up. Life is not destined to be happy though, and it is fortunate that Harry has a loving family and friends around him, as the threat of serious illness blights their happiness.As the family adjusts to the devastating news there are still happy things happening. Who is the unexpected guest at the birthday party, and who is the old lady, Mymie, who invades Harry’s dreams?