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 ) |
