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Flora Thompson
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
544
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is historical fiction written as an intimate portrait of rural life in Oxfordshire at the close of the 19th century. Through the interwoven stories of a hamlet, a nearby village, and a small market town, the work explores community, work, and everyday rituals. The intended reader includes adults and readers who savor literary fiction rooted in place. The tone is warm, observant, and gently humorous, with a sense of quiet wonder at ordinary life.
The narrative unfolds in story-led scenes that capture the texture of a rural world—May Day celebrations, seasonal tasks, markets, and the daily labor of farmers, artisans, and families. The reading experience is immersive and reflective, inviting readers to slow down and feel how people live, laugh, and support one another across generations.
As fiction, it centers on people and their journeys through community life, tradition, and the changes that arrive with time. Readers meet a cast of characters through everyday moments and shared spaces, discovering how bonds form, endure, and adapt in a changing countryside.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper sense of place and a renewed appreciation for the quiet richness of rural life. It fosters curiosity about history, empathy for generations past, and a comforting sense of connection to memory and community that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Flora Thompson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
544
Language
English
SKU
9780141183312
ISBN
9780141183312
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.1x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 510
₹ 89 Off