Fairacre Series

20 primary works • 20 total works

The principal character in the Fairacre books, Miss Read, is an unmarried schoolteacher in a small village school, an acerbic and yet compassionate observer of village life. The first three books have been published in a single volume, Chronicles of Fairacre.

Book 1

Village School

4.08 · 3963 Ratings · 447 Reviews · published 1955 · 28 editions

The first novel in the beloved Fairacre series, Vi…

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Book 2

Village Diary

4.23 · 1661 Ratings · 149 Reviews · published 1955 · 25 editions

The enchanting follow-up to Village School, Miss R…

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Book 3

Storm in the Village

Storm in the Village

4.25 · 1420 Ratings · 105 Reviews · published 1958 · 19 editions

Trouble brews in the tiny country village of Faira…

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Book 4

Miss Clare Remembers

Miss Clare Remembers

4.30 · 637 Ratings · 74 Reviews · published 1962 · 15 editions

With humour and charm 'Miss Read' brings to life t…

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Book 5

Over the Gate

4.19 · 1011 Ratings · 87 Reviews · published 1964 · 20 editions

Throughout her years as schoolmistress, Miss Read …

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Book 6

Village Christmas

Village Christmas

4.18 · 692 Ratings · 78 Reviews · published 1966 · 8 editions

A family new to Fairacre is viewed with suspicion …

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Book 7

Fairacre Festival

Fairacre Festival

4.24 · 832 Ratings · 65 Reviews · published 1968 · 13 editions

The first day of October brings an unheralded and …

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Book 8

Emily Davis

4.22 · 340 Ratings · 41 Reviews · published 1971 · 11 editions

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Book 9

Tyler's Row

4.25 · 901 Ratings · 74 Reviews · published 1973 · 23 editions

Miss Read, whose real name is Dora Jessie Saint, h…

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Book 10

The Christmas Mouse

The Christmas Mouse

4.19 · 576 Ratings · 60 Reviews · published 1973 · 8 editions

Mrs. Berry is frightened by a mouse and goes down…

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Book 11

Farther Afield

4.33 · 857 Ratings · 60 Reviews · published 1973 · 2 editions

Miss Read, whose real name is Dora Jessie Saint, h…

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Book 12

No Holly for Miss Quinn

No Holly for Miss Quinn

4.23 · 786 Ratings · 80 Reviews · published 1976 · 10 editions

Miss Quinn, who cherishes her privacy, intends to …

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Book 13

Village Affairs

Village Affairs

4.28 · 767 Ratings · 52 Reviews · published 1977 · 19 editions

Open the gate to Fairacre, America’s favorite Engl…

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Book 14

The White Robin

The White Robin

4.13 · 364 Ratings · 27 Reviews · published 1979 · 5 editions

When a white robin comes to the quiet village of F…

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Book 15

Village Centenary

Village Centenary

4.34 · 804 Ratings · 46 Reviews · published 1980 · 17 editions

VILLAGE CENTENARY welcomes us back to Miss Read's …

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Book 16

Summer at Fairacre

Summer at Fairacre

4.39 · 950 Ratings · 69 Reviews · published 1984 · 15 editions

After a long winter of red noses and wet mittens, …

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Book 17

Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre

Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre

4.12 · 733 Ratings · 61 Reviews · published 1989 · 18 editions

Through the eyes of many Fairacre friends, we trac…

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Book 18

Changes at Fairacre

Changes at Fairacre

4.37 · 873 Ratings · 40 Reviews · published 1991 · 16 editions

Times are changing in the charming downland villag…

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Book 19

Farewell to Fairacre

Farewell to Fairacre

4.40 · 708 Ratings · 32 Reviews · published 1993 · 16 editions

The last novel in the beloved Fairacre series find…

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Book 20

A Peaceful Retirement

A Peaceful Retirement

4.30 · 805 Ratings · 68 Reviews · published 1996 · 19 editions

Fairacre's retired schoolmistress was looking forw…

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