The Four Graces (Miss Buncle #4) in Fans of D. E. Stevenson

Aug 05, 2021 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: domestic-fiction

The fourth book in the Miss Buncle series, although Barbara appears only once at the beginning (at the wedding of a couple from The Two Mrs. Abbotts). Several familiar faces from that previous book make an appearance, as does Markie’s umbrella—all but the latter only peripherally. (The umbrella launches a key plot element.)

Once I made peace with the change of cast, The Four Graces earned a spot among my favorite D.E. Stevenson books. The four Grace sisters are a delight: the eldest, Liz, strong ...more

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Aug 06, 2012 Alisha rated it liked it

Shelves: own

Really it's between 3 and 4 stars. It would have been better if it was longer, I think, with more time developed to make the sisters stand out from each other a bit more.
This book can stand on its own, though it has extremely incidental references to a couple of characters from The Two Mrs. Abbotts. It's really not important to get the connection, though, as this book is about an entirely different family.
It's World War II, and the Graces are a family of four daughters and their father. They lea ...more

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Feb 01, 2017 Hope rated it really liked it

Shelves: light-reading

The vicar of Chevis Green is a widower with four daughters, each of whom is splendidly drawn by Stevenson with her own personality and challenges. Addie is serving the war effort by living and working in London. Liz is a "land girl", serving as a farm hand in place of a young man who has gone off to fight. Sal and Tilly live at home, helping their father with his parish responsibilities. Though a couple of the girls have love interests, this book cannot be classified as a romance. It doesn't rea ...more

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Dec 22, 2021 Megan rated it liked it · review of another edition

Another gentle and enjoyable read. Recommended for established fans of DES that want to spend more time in her world.

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Jan 15, 2015 Sara rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What a lovely, enjoyable book! For a relaxed and uplifting "comfort" read, this one is sure to please. Often categorized as fourth in the Miss Buncle series, but has only a very loose connection to the first three. Really is a stand-alone.

I just wish DES had gone into even more depth with several of the characters and relationships. Also, her ending seemed somewhat abrupt. In other words, I would have liked more of this book. Highly recommended! ...more

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Sep 29, 2014 Mary Durrant rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this one.
Another brilliant book from D E Stevenson which has recently been republished with the most gorgeous cover.
I just can't get enough of her wonderful books so will be looking out for more.
Recommended read but best to start with Miss Buncle, Miss Buncle Married and The Two Mrs Abbotts as this one follows on from there. ...more

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Feb 15, 2012 Julie rated it liked it

Shelves: british-fiction, rereads, audio-books, e-books

Well, I might up-grade this to 3 and a half stars. I liked it better this time. There is one very irritating character and I thought she was involved in more of the book than she was. I enjoy all of DES's books and re-read them all. I just don't re-read this one quite as often as some others. But it had several places that made me laugh outloud even while I was reading aloud. (Mollie and I read aloud a D. E. Stevenson whenever we are in the car or sometimes when we are together of an evening, - ...more

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