The Long Long Dances

Pentecost family #4

by Eric Malpass

The madcap Pentecost family live in idyllic rural surroundings in a huge, ramshackle life is never dull at Cypresses Farm. From marital friction, to Derek Bates’ motorbike and various careless visitors, the family cheerfully takes each new crisis in its stride. To add to the mayhem, Grandpa employs a new farm manager, with an eight-year-old daughter in tow. Then, out of the blue, elderly Aunt Dorothea turns up with her dashing but ageing French suitor. These hilarious stories of the outrageous Pentecost family, begun in Morning’s at Seven, are full of eccentricity as well as an enormous zest for life.

Genres: Fiction, Humor

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Liasanya Leseratte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das vierte Buch um den kleinen gaylord und seine Familie ist meiner Meinung nach das beste der Reihe. Wie immer eine Packung britischer Humor, ein bisschen was zum rätseln und es hat bei mir die Leidenschaft für Briefbeschwerer entwickelt. Ich habe selber zwei und das in einer zeit, wo sie mehr deko als Gebrauchsgegenstand der Vergangenheit sind.

[Edward Nugent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure at first, but quickly got caught up in the characters and story. I read it while travelling and enjoyed my escape into the early twentieth century, English countryside.

[Konstantin Weberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nette naive Geschichten um einen Dreikäsehoch. Liebens- und Lesenswert!

Gutes Weihnachtsgeschenk

[Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliantly humorous book by Eric Malpass in “The Long Long Dances”.

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[Mrs Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

a book to tear at the heartstrings

I could not put this book down. So funny, a lovely story. Laughter, wickedness, sadness & happiness. Please read & enjoy.

[Philip Whiteland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Possibly the best of the series. Wonderfully lyrical about the small girl dancing. The inevitable denouement with the dark elements of the book is no less shocking for being expected. I was surprised to learn that Eric Malpass was hugely successful in Germany despite never really breaking through in the UK.

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

As always a quick lighthearted read. A bit dusty but still quite enjoyable.