In the third book of the Corduroy Mansions series, Freddie de la Hay, the devoted canine who attached himself to William French is missing.  While visiting William’s old school friend and his wife, Freddie follows the irresistible scent of rabbit and digs himself into trouble which involves a possible new home and life for Freddie.  Meanwhile his master is in his own hot water when the wife of his best friend  announces her secret long-held love of William.  Free-loading Eddie has found someone to take care of him he thinks,  but Barbara with all of her inherited money may have doubts.    Other quirky characters charm us with their foibles and we continue to anticipate further antics in this London setting.