Books
by R M Delderfield
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A Horseman Riding By (trilogy) |
Looking for a long Autumn read to while away those darkeninbg days? Look no further than this nostalgic saga in which idealistic Paul Craddock returning from the Boer war becomes squire of an estate in rural Devon. The three books follow his life, his loves, his hopes, his dreams and that of his tenants as two world wars disrupt their lives. Kick off your shoes, relax and enjoy!
(Jenny Baker - bwl 110 Autumn 2023) |
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Long Summer Day |
The first in the “Horseman “ trilogy, opening when Paul Craddock , on returning from the Boer war uses an inheritance to buy a remote Devon estate. Enchanted by the place he is determined to forge a new life and make a success as “Squire “ of Swallowfield. All who live there from tenants to gentry and professionals are brought vividly to life against the backdrop of the early twentieth century. A long but highly enjoyable read leaving me wanting to pursue the saga.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 110 Autumn 2023) |
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