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A very funny parody of rural melodramas (Hardy, Lawrence, etc.) of the time, the time being first half of 20th century England. She also takes aim at some earlier writers like Emily Bronte and Jane Austen.
Flora, A young Londonite of good background, but not much cash flow, decides to move in with relatives on a rustic farm in Sussex where she attempts to take things in hand, despite her utter lack of farming experience. Her adventures with her bizarre cousins and their equally bizarre farm and p ...more
Flora, A young Londonite of good background, but not much cash flow, decides to move in with relatives on a rustic farm in Sussex where she attempts to take things in hand, despite her utter lack of farming experience. Her adventures with her bizarre cousins and their equally bizarre farm and p ...more
This had a super slow start, but I ended up really enjoying it.
Adding this one to my all time favorite list. Amazing writing. Funny. Touching. Unlike anything I've ever read. Five stars without hesitation. ...more
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