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There Are Four Seasons
Even as a child all Vicky wants is love. She seeks it from her governess; she expects it from the lowly, loyal gardener, Andrew; but most of all, she is desperate for it from the one person who can't see beyond shadows of the past and open his heart to her - her father.
As Vicky grows up, her beauty blossoms, and when she meets vivacious artist, Philip - a passionate, fiery-haired man who crashes into her carefully ordered life - everything changes. Falling in love and being loved in return fills a hole in Vicky she wasn't even aware she had.
But it's the start of the twentieth century and times are changing. Not even Vicky can control the developments of the age. Yet, as the seasons come round with comforting regularity, so too do the familiar patterns of human life.
As Vicky grows up, her beauty blossoms, and when she meets vivacious artist, Philip - a passionate, fiery-haired man who crashes into her carefully ordered life - everything changes. Falling in love and being loved in return fills a hole in Vicky she wasn't even aware she had.
But it's the start of the twentieth century and times are changing. Not even Vicky can control the developments of the age. Yet, as the seasons come round with comforting regularity, so too do the familiar patterns of human life.
298 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1937
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Richmal Crompton
250 books173 followersRichmal Crompton Lamburn was initially trained as a schoolmistress but later became a popular English writer, best known for her Just William series of books, humorous short stories, and to a lesser extent adult fiction books.
Crompton's fiction centres around family and social life, dwelling on the constraints that they place on individuals while also nurturing them. This is best seen in her depiction of children as puzzled onlookers of society's ways. Nevertheless, the children, particularly William and his Outlaws, almost always emerge triumphant.
Crompton's fiction centres around family and social life, dwelling on the constraints that they place on individuals while also nurturing them. This is best seen in her depiction of children as puzzled onlookers of society's ways. Nevertheless, the children, particularly William and his Outlaws, almost always emerge triumphant.
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February 4, 2016
Another richly entertaining read by Richmal Crompton. My favorite aspect of "There are Four Seasons" is the dynamic protagonist, Vicky, who thankfully evolves from a bitter, arrogant, and neglected child to a loving, invested mother and grandmother. If you haven't read any Richmal Crompton, I definitely recommend this novel and most especially "The Marriage of Hermione." I am new to Miss Crompton's prolific but sometimes hard-to-find works, but I am certainly enjoying her spot-on characterizations. What a treasure.
October 19, 2016
Love Richmal Crompton's adult novels.
Set in the interwar years of the 1930's.
All Vicky wants is love especially from her father who is distant to her.
He had divorced her mother and Vicky reminds him so much of her.
I love the relationship Vicky has with the gardener Andrew as we follow Vicky through life.
He is a constant loyal companion.
The season's come and go as does family life.
A wonderful read!
Set in the interwar years of the 1930's.
All Vicky wants is love especially from her father who is distant to her.
He had divorced her mother and Vicky reminds him so much of her.
I love the relationship Vicky has with the gardener Andrew as we follow Vicky through life.
He is a constant loyal companion.
The season's come and go as does family life.
A wonderful read!
October 24, 2020
I can't give this more than 1.5 stars.
I've read half a dozen of Crompton's novels and for the most part, they are quick and diverting, but this particular one was terrible. The story was trite and monotonous. Add to the fact that I dislike stories that start off in childhood and end in old age. I guess I should have seen it coming: There are Four Seasons, duh!! Four Seasons of boredom and clichés.
I've read half a dozen of Crompton's novels and for the most part, they are quick and diverting, but this particular one was terrible. The story was trite and monotonous. Add to the fact that I dislike stories that start off in childhood and end in old age. I guess I should have seen it coming: There are Four Seasons, duh!! Four Seasons of boredom and clichés.
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