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Christmas at High Rising (Barsetshire)

Christmas at High Rising

Penned By Angela Thirkell
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Christmas at High Rising (Barsetshire)

Christmas at High Rising

Penned By Angela Thirkell
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Originally published in the 1930s and 1940s and never before collected, these stories by the inimitable Angela Thirkell relate merry scenes of a trip to the pantomime, escapades on ice, a Christmas Day of gifts gone wrong, and an electrifying afternoon for Laura Morland and friends at Low Rising, not to mention the chatter of the arty set at a London private view. Charming, irreverent and full of mischievous humour, they offer the utmost entertainment in any season of the year.Pantomime --Christmas at Mulberry Lodge --St Valentine's holiday --High voltage at Low Rising --The private view --Shakespeare did not dine out --The great art of riding --A nice day in town

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Length 146 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Virago Press
Released November 21, 2013
Identifier (ISBN) 18593020
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Angela Thirkell is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Angela Thirkell enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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