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When a fire destroys the ugly rectory, there is much discussion among the Thrush Green townsfolk about what will become of the vacant site, now that the previous residents (the village rector and his wife) have been transferred to another village. Everyone is cheered when it is decided to build some retirement homes, and so Rectory Cottages begin to take shape, designed by a local architect. But then feelings run high and wagging tongues are again engaged over the question of who will live in these new homes. And after those people are chosen, will they get along together? There are plenty of wrinkles to iron out before any newcomers will feel at home in Thrush Green.
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"I think any book by Miss Read is a good book. They are relaxing stories, not meant to tax your mind, perfect for that "just before bed" moment!
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About Miss Read
Miss
Read, whose real name
was Dora Jessie Saint, (1913–2012) was an English novelist, by profession a
schoolmistress. Her pseudonym was derived from her mother's maiden name. She is
best known for two series of novels set in the British countryside, the
Fairacre series and the Thrush Green series. She also wrote nonfiction,
including two volumes of autobiography. She retired in 1996, and in 1998 she
was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to
literature.
About Gwen Watford
Gwen Watford (1927–1994)
was an accomplished stage actress whose many appearances included Abiding Passions, A Woman of No Importance, and The
Cabinet Minister. She was also a familiar television face, her credits
including The Alien Corn, Relatively Speaking, and The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side.