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High Rising

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High Rising

By: Angela Thirkell, Alexander McCall Smith - introduction
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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Successful lady novelist Laura Morland and her boisterous young son, Tony, set off to spend Christmas at her country home in the sleepy surrounds of High Rising. But Laura's wealthy friend and neighbour, George Knox, has taken on a scheming secretary whose designs on marriage to her employer threaten the delicate social fabric of the village.

Can clever, practical Laura rescue George from Miss Grey's clutches and, what's more, help his daughter, Miss Sibyl Knox, to secure her longed-for engagement?

Utterly charming and very funny, High Rising is irresistible comic entertainment.

©2016 Angela Thirkell (P)2016 Hachette Audio UK Classics Funny

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This book has been my introduction to the novels of Angela Thirkell and what a pleasure it has been. The main character, Laura, a contented long-time widow, lives with her youngest son, Tony, a high-spirited, very loquacious railway enthusiast (!), in Barsetshire, where she has a full and busy life, She is the author of a series of popular novels but is also deeply involved in the lives of those around her. There is some romance and a great deal of humour in her story which was beautifully narrated by Jilly Bond.

A deliciously amusing tale of English village life

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Thoroughly enjoyed this ! The narrator did all the voices fantastically. The story itself was really enjoyable too.

Fantastic narrator!

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A cast of captivating characters and a deliciously frothy plot. Wonderful escapism. Delightful and gentle.

Utterly charming

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The details said there was an intro from Alexander McCall Smith but this was not the case. Fun and lighthearted book.

Where is the intro from A McCall Smith?

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I found this to be a very well written novel; very convincing characterisation and of its time.

Enjoyable

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I listened for a WEA course on two of the author’s novels. I tried to keep an open mind but the racism and antisemitism are jarring to a modern ear. The tutor is excellent and I am confident she will do a great job. I know it was a different time and I do like character driven novels. Perhaps I’ll review again post course

Of its time but politically challenging

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Brilliant fun, subtle period writing, humorous and witty, a novel from the perspective of a mature woman. (Just needs the anti-Semitism removed.)

Fabulous

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Charming book, very funny and beautifully read. I know I’ll listen to this again and again.

Excellent book

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An classic observational novel about the intrigues of village life in the Edwardian era, witty and engaging, clever without being trying. Perfect for these times, a reminder of how we should all be.

Charming and witty

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I really enjoyed this story. How clever with her use of words and characters was the author. I had to look up incubus. I think it was a bit cruel calling the character this but suppose it was meant in a liberal way to describe her.

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