From the first day in his new parish, preacher Andreas Tabarius is late, as devoted father of four doting, motherless sons. Andreas also faces an unusual challenge: local brat Paula (10) demands 'church asylum', claiming she can't stay at home, without details. While the brothers are practically left to themselves, which the youngest take hardest, Andreas stands up to the bossy, prejudiced vestry chairwoman, finds out Paula is really worried about her family and finds a way out. He also advertises for a parish secretary, and seriously considers a most unconventional, blunt non-believer, who may however help out at home and seems to get on with the boys.
—KGF Vissers