Village Affairs: The seventh novel in the Fairacre series by Miss Read (English)

Description: Village Affairs by Miss Read Miss Reads future as headmistress hangs in the balance as the village school is threatened with closure. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description People in Fairacre simply wont stand for their children being uprooted, and carted away in buses like so many - er, so many- Animals prompted Mr Roberts helpfully. No, no, not animals, said Mrs Mawne testily. Animals dont go in buses! What I mean is, we wont have it. Well never let Fairacre school close. She looked round the table. Her face was red, her eyes bright. Agreed The village of Fairacre is buzzing with rumours of the imminent closure of its two-class school. As fears grow amid mounting conjecture, headmistress Miss Reads future hangs in the balance. And trouble is never far away as village life is further disrupted by tangled matrimonial affairs and a police investigation. The community must rally together to face this new threat Notes Miss Reads future as headmistress hangs in the balance as the village school is threatened with closure. Author Biography Miss Read was a teacher by profession who started writing after theSecond World War. In additional to her novels, she has written oneducational and country matters, and worked as a script-writer for theBBC. She lives in Berkshire, and was made an MBE for her services toliterature. Review Absorbing, insightful and affectionate, this delightful novel takes the reader into a gentler world - GOOD BOOK GUIDE Promotional Another chronicle in the bestselling Fairacre series. Published alongside two others in the series, VILLAGE CENTENARY and SUMMER AT FAIRACRE. Includes the original line drawings. The first six titles in the Fairacre and first three in the Thrush Green series have been published in Orion paperback and reprinted. The Miss Read novels have sold over 3 million copies. She has also received terrific reviews: Observed with exactitude, animation, and a sense of comedy that recall a Brueghel painting of village folk The Times. Unforgettable characters ... drama, romance and humour Express. Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write so tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality Times Literary Supplement. Delicious wit, quirky characters, the colourful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter ... delightful Jan Karon. An affectionate, humorous and gently charming chronicle ... sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing New York Times. Long Description People in Fairacre simply wont stand for their children being uprooted, and carted away in buses like so many - er, so many-Animals prompted Mr Roberts helpfully.No, no, not animals, said Mrs Mawne testily. Animals dont go in buses! What I mean is, we wont have it. Well never let Fairacre school close.She looked round the table. Her face was red, her eyes bright.Agreed The village of Fairacre is buzzing with rumours of the imminent closure of its two-class school. As fears grow amid mounting conjecture, headmistress Miss Reads future hangs in the balance. And trouble is never far away as village life is further disrupted by tangled matrimonial affairs and a police investigation. The community must rally together to face this new threat Review Quote "Absorbing, insightful and affectionate, this delightful novel takes the reader into a gentler world" Promotional "Headline" Miss Reads future as headmistress hangs in the balance as the village school is threatened with closure. Description for Sales People Another chronicle in the bestselling Fairacre series.Published alongside two others in the series, VILLAGE CENTENARY and SUMMER AT FAIRACRE.Includes the original line drawings.The first six titles in the Fairacre and first three in the Thrush Green series have been published in Orion paperback and reprinted.The Miss Read novels have sold over 3 million copies.She has also received terrific reviews:Observed with exactitude, animation, and a sense of comedy that recall a Brueghel painting of village folk The Times.Unforgettable characters ... drama, romance and humour Express.Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write so tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality Times Literary Supplement.Delicious wit, quirky characters, the colourful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter ... delightful Jan Karon.An affectionate, humorous and gently charming chronicle ... sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing New York Times. Details ISBN0752893556 Author Miss Read Pages 208 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2008 ISBN-10 0752893556 ISBN-13 9780752893556 Format Paperback Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Illustrations 21 Line Drawing(s) Birth 1913 Media Book Language English Series Fairacre Subtitle The seventh novel in the Fairacre series Publication Date 2008-07-24 UK Release Date 2008-07-24 Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-08-31 AU Release Date 2008-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14674090;

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