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The first novel set in the fictional village of Fairacre was published in 1955, and Miss Read (Dora Saint, b.1913) continued writing about English rural life until her retirement in 1996. In this 'winter collection' she presents three favourite tales of Christmas in the village.
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Three uplifting Christmas tales--"No Holly for Miss Quinn, Village Christmas," and "The Christmas Mouse"--are offered here in one enchanting volume. The English village of Fairacre is a vision of holiday joy, but celebrations of the season do not always go as expected.
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"An affectionate, humorous, and gently charming chronicle . . . Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing." "The New York Times""
"Her books avoid sentimentality and have an asperity like the tartness of a good apple." "Sunday Telegraph Magazine""
"Here you'll find delicious wit, quirky characters, the colorful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter . . . delightful." Jan Karon"
"Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality." "Times Literary Supplement""
An affectionate, humorous and gently charming chronicle... sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing--NEW YORK TIMES
Unforgettable characters... drama, romance and humour--EXPRESS
Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write to tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality--TLS
"Her books avoid sentimentality and have an asperity like the tartness of a good apple." "Sunday Telegraph Magazine""
"Here you'll find delicious wit, quirky characters, the colorful intrigues of daily life, and certainly love and laughter . . . delightful." Jan Karon"
"Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality." "Times Literary Supplement""
An affectionate, humorous and gently charming chronicle... sometimes funny, sometimes touching, always appealing--NEW YORK TIMES
Unforgettable characters... drama, romance and humour--EXPRESS
Miss Read so understands and loves the country and can write to tenderly and humorously about the minutiae of village life without distortion or sentimentality--TLS
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- PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0618918108
- ISBN 13 9780618918102
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages308
- IllustratorGoodall J. S.
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