When the ladies of the Marie Crompton Luncheon Club invite Sir Anthony Chance to be the speaker at their golden anniversary, it's a long shot. After all, he is a distinguished media star and thinking woman's heart-throb, and they are just a provincial organisation. Not only that, they aren't even offering him a fee. But, to the ladies' astonishment, the answer is yes! And it's all systems go for their biggest-ever event. What no-one knows is what a turning point Sir Anthony's visit will prove to be. Against a background of hectic planning and the excitement of the day itself, relationships shift, secrets are revealed, rivalries surface and lives are examined...