Robert Carnforth was a stern squire and a womaniser until someone saw fit to end his life with a musket ball. Sadly, for the man who killed him the new squire Robert junior was worse. Until he married the new squire saw fit to take any woman that he wanted and took no argument from them or their loved one. It was better when he married as she was a beauty, and he could have her when he wanted to. When she died, he returned to his old ways until syphilis killed him. Robert junior now the new squire was at a boarding school and knew nothing of his father and grandfather's evil ways. Instead of turning up and announcing himself as the new squire he spent two days in the village as a paying visitor. What he heard while he was there told him just what he was facing if he did take over as squire. He was young and full of energy and took it on as a challenge...
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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.






- 2021
- 2011
In this delightful Christmas collection by Miss Read, the traditional celebrations of Thrush Green and Fairacre come to life. With children hanging stockings, families attending church, and festive treats, the stories are filled with memorable characters and heartwarming cheer.
- 2010
A brand new Miss Read novel, set in the Cotswold village of Thrush Green at Christmas.
- 2009
Village Affairs. Village Centenary
- 398bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
1st omibus #edition paperback fine In stock shipped from our UK warehouse
- 2008
Battles at Thrush Green
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
The peace of the Cotswold village of Thrush Green is about to be disturbed...
- 2008
Celebrations at Thrush Green
- 176bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
A celebration causes trouble in the village of Thrush Green...
- 2008
The Year at Thrush Green
- 256bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
An enchanting story of village life from the bestselling author of the FAIRACRE series.
- 2008
The School At Thrush Green
- 240bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
Nothing can be kept secret for long in Thrush Green...
- 2007
News From Thrush Green
- 192bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
The third novel in the bestselling Thrush Green series.
- 2007
Gossip from Thrush Green
- 224bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Change is afoot in the beautiful Cotswold village of Thrush Green...
