Feelings are running high in the Cotswold village of Thrush Green. The rector's plan for the neglected churchyard doesn't meet with universal approval; there is a clash of personalities at the local school; and someone has returned to the village after an absence of 50 years.
Debi says:
"A trip back in time to a gentler place."
Celia's House
UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 31 mins)
By D. E. Stevenson
Narrated By Lesley Mackie
Overall
(15)
Performance
(12)
Story
(11)
In name and by birth, Celia was a Dunne. She had inherited the beautiful old family home by the Rydd Water – but was she bound to live her life by the principles of her predecessors? Was there some hidden restraint that compelled her to heed the past? Celia’s house is a moving and poignant story of the struggle between old and young: the older generation anxious to preserve the values they have helped create while their children are determined at all costs to make lives of their own.
Jerri says:
"Boarder area of Scotland"
The Musgraves
UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 30 mins)
By D.E. Stevenson
Narrated By Anne Dover
Overall
(14)
Performance
(11)
Story
(11)
The tangled destinies of an unusual family are played out against the backdrop of the English countryside where two pretty sisters and a beautiful widow take centre stage in a drama of dangerous flirtation and backstairs gossip. Esther Musgrave, an attractive widow, has her hands full trying to keep her energetic family together – and on speaking terms! Her three daughters, prickly Delia, sensible Meg and carefree Rose, mean everything to her, especially since the death of her husband, Charles.
Jerri says:
"Sibling rivaly"
Miss Buncle's Book
UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 57 mins)
By D. E. Stevenson
Narrated By Patricia Gallimore
Overall
(105)
Performance
(57)
Story
(56)
The scene of this entertaining story is laid in a charming English village. The plot centres round Miss Barbara Buncle, a maiden lady who was obliged to write a book because – as she naively explained – her dividends were so poor. Unfortunately, Miss Buncle had no imagination, so she wrote about her friends – quite kindly and truthfully, of course, for she was a benevolent and veracious soul.
Heather says:
"So good, I'll read them all!!"
News from Thrush Green
UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 6 mins)
By Miss Read
Narrated By Gwen Watford
Overall
(33)
Performance
(12)
Story
(12)
Change occurs everywhere, even in the small fictional community of Thrush Green in the British Cotswolds. Dorothy Watson and Agnes Fogerty have taught at the school for as long as anyone can remIn this glowing novel of love lost and love found again, the Thrush Green cottage known as Tullivers has remained unoccupied for years. But suddenly it begins to show signs of life.
Richard says:
"More delight in English village life"
The Two Mrs Abbotts
UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 42 mins)
By D. E. Stevenson
Narrated By Patricia Gallimore
Overall
(41)
Performance
(28)
Story
(28)
Mrs Abbott is flustered at the thought of putting up a lady from the Red Cross, but is happily surprised when she turns out to be an old friend from her previous life as Miss Buncle, infamous writer. Of course, she’s now far too busy with her children to write, not to mention helping out in the lives of the villagers. And with a possible spy in their midst, evacuated families, potential love matches and a visit from a famous writer, she’s got her work cut out for her.
Constance says:
"Gentle, elegantly written comedy"
Publisher's Summary
Nathaniel Patten was one of Thrush Green's most famous sons. A statue of Patten has graced the village green for years, but little is actually known of him among present day townsfolk, until an unexpected letter arrives. It turns out that the upcoming centenary of Thrush Green's own village school and of Patten's founding of his mission school in Africa coincide. What a good excuse to combine the festivities for a very special celebration indeed. And by the time of the big event, there are even more reasons for rejoicing.
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