Book description
As the war continues it brings its own set of trials to the the village of Northbridge. Eight officers of the Barsetshire Regiment have been billeted at the rectory, and Mrs Villars, the Rector's wife, is finding the attentions of Lieutenant Holden (who doesn't seem to mind that she is…
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I’ve read this book three or four times, and each time there’s something fresh to enjoy in it.
Published in 1941, it reflects the day-to-day experience of the author and her readers on the ‘Home Front’ of the Second World War in southern England. We see the problems and frustrations of every part of life, but they become bearable thanks to Thirkell’s sense of humour and ability to see the ridiculous in everyday life, turning wartime’s frustrations into hilarious situation comedy.
Thirkell assembles a cast of well-developed, convincing characters who draw our sympathy even as we groan at their failings.…
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