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    17 april 1913 – 7 april 2012

    Onder het pseudoniem Miss Read vangt deze Engelse auteur meesterlijk het leven in charmante Engelse dorpen. Haar romans, vaak vergeleken met het werk van Jane Austen, zitten vol wrange observaties, zachte humor en subtiele sociale commentaren. Ze observeert scherp de natuur en de veranderende seizoenen, waarbij een hoofdpersoon – een dorpsonderwijzeres – fungeert als haar scherpzinnige en meelevende observator van het plattelandsleven. Haar werk resoneert bij lezers vanwege de warme sfeer en tijdloze inzichten in menselijke relaties.

    Friends at Thrush Green
    Farewell to Fairacre
    Summer at Fairacre
    Christmas At Fairacre
    Gossip from Thrush Green
    Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis
    • Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen
      4,4(257)Tarief

      Set in the English village of Fairacre, the narrative explores the enduring friendship between retired schoolteachers Dolly Clare and Emily Davis, who share a cottage in their twilight years. Their lives are intertwined with significant events, including the loss of a village family on the Titanic and the impact of World War I on their youthful romances. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the story captures the essence of rural life, showcasing both the joys and sorrows they encounter along the way.

      Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis
    • Christmas At Fairacre

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      4,4(55)Tarief

      A delightful Christmas collection of Fairacre tales from the ever-popular Miss Read.

      Christmas At Fairacre
    • Summer at Fairacre

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      4,4(820)Tarief

      After a long winter, summer is a welcome time for Miss Read and her village friends.

      Summer at Fairacre
    • Farewell to Fairacre

      • 224bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      4,4(578)Tarief

      The last novel in the beloved Fairacre series finds Miss Read with important decisions to make. Gradually worsening health forces her to consider an early retirement. John Jenkins, a handsome newcomer, competes for her affections with the newly widowed Henry Mawne. However, Miss Read has more on her mind than men. Orphans living in her former house have bolstered the village school's roll, but these new students seem to be having problems with their adoptive family. In the midst of all this turmoil, readers can rest assured that FAREWELL TO FAIRACRE boasts all the elements they have come to love: eccentric villagers, gentle humor, and a verdant rural landscape teeming with lambs, larks, and blackthorn bushes.

      Farewell to Fairacre
    • Friends at Thrush Green

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      4,3(633)Tarief

      In Thrush Green, the arrival of spring ushers in unexpected changes for the villagers, challenging their routines and relationships. As new events unfold, the community faces surprises that test their bonds and reveal hidden truths. The narrative captures the essence of village life, exploring themes of change, resilience, and the impact of new beginnings on the familiar.

      Friends at Thrush Green
    • Village Centenary

      • 208bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      4,3(686)Tarief

      The village school is a hundred years old and headmistress Miss Read is fully occupied planning the festivities.

      Village Centenary
    • Return to Thrush Green

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      4,3(761)Tarief

      Spring has arrived in the beautiful village of Thrush Green - but problems are never far away.

      Return to Thrush Green
    • The Year at Thrush Green

      • 256bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      4,3(41)Tarief

      An enchanting story of village life from the bestselling author of the FAIRACRE series.

      The Year at Thrush Green