In this glowing novel of love lost and love found again, the Thrush Green cottage known as Tullivers has remained unoccupied for years. But suddenly it begins to show signs of life. Its new residents are Phil, an attractive young woman, and her young son. There's no sign of any husband or father. The village takes the two under its collective wing. Harold Shoosmith, especially, arrives at their doorstep with advice and help when Phil starts working in her wild garden. A writer, Phil also gets help from Harold when he connects her with his best friend, a successful London publisher who prints her stories.
Finally, when Phil's estranged husband dies in a car accident in France, her new freedom brings more changes to her life as well as new love to the village. Here's heartwarming simplicity with marvelous restorative power.
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"Oh, this was just charming. I was immersed into life in the village of Thrush Green as soon as this sparkling little novel began. A wonderful cast of characters peopled its pages, from crotchety Ella to unfailingly kind Harold and adorable Jeremy. I can't wait to read more about them." — Kirsty (4 out of 5 stars)
"Oh, this was just charming. I was immersed into life in the village of Thrush Green as soon as this sparkling little novel began. A wonderful cast of characters peopled its pages, from crotchety Ella to unfailingly kind Harold and adorable Jeremy. I can't wait to read more about them."
" Further adventures in the quaint hamlet of Thrush Green. Delightful. "
" It was so wonderful to be back in Thrush Green with old friends and an interesting newcomer. I really enjoyed the ending, too. A bit of a surprise. "
" Well! That didn't seem to end right. Must find the next book in the series. "
" By book 3, the characters are old friends-predictable but comfortable. "
" Sweet nostalgia - just the thing when you are in bed with flu. Does not tax brain cells. "
" This is the first book I've read by this author. She reminds of the English version of Jan Karon. "
" I am enjoying this gentle character study of a small village in England. "
" I have enjoyed several of the books by Miss Read. They are easy, light reading and recall a time that seems much simpler than today. "
" Illustrated by J. S. Goodall "
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.
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.
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