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Miss Read Books

    April 17, 1913 – April 7, 2012

    Writing under the pseudonym Miss Read, this English author masterfully captures life in charming English villages. Her novels, often likened to the works of Jane Austen, are filled with wry observation, gentle humor, and subtle social commentary. She keenly observes nature and the changing seasons, with a principal character—a village schoolteacher—serving as her astute and compassionate observer of rural life. Her work resonates with readers for its warm atmosphere and timeless insights into human relationships.

    Friends at Thrush Green
    Farewell to Fairacre
    Summer at Fairacre
    Christmas At Fairacre
    Gossip from Thrush Green
    Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

    • Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
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      Set in the English village of Fairacre, the narrative explores the enduring friendship between retired schoolteachers Dolly Clare and Emily Davis, who share a cottage in their twilight years. Their lives are intertwined with significant events, including the loss of a village family on the Titanic and the impact of World War I on their youthful romances. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the story captures the essence of rural life, showcasing both the joys and sorrows they encounter along the way.

      Miss Clare Remembers and Emily Davis

    • Christmas At Fairacre

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      A delightful Christmas collection of Fairacre tales from the ever-popular Miss Read.

      Christmas At Fairacre

    • Summer at Fairacre

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      After a long winter, summer is a welcome time for Miss Read and her village friends.

      Summer at Fairacre

    • Farewell to Fairacre

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      The last novel in the beloved Fairacre series finds Miss Read with important decisions to make. Gradually worsening health forces her to consider an early retirement. John Jenkins, a handsome newcomer, competes for her affections with the newly widowed Henry Mawne. However, Miss Read has more on her mind than men. Orphans living in her former house have bolstered the village school's roll, but these new students seem to be having problems with their adoptive family. In the midst of all this turmoil, readers can rest assured that FAREWELL TO FAIRACRE boasts all the elements they have come to love: eccentric villagers, gentle humor, and a verdant rural landscape teeming with lambs, larks, and blackthorn bushes.

      Farewell to Fairacre

    • Friends at Thrush Green

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      In Thrush Green, the arrival of spring ushers in unexpected changes for the villagers, challenging their routines and relationships. As new events unfold, the community faces surprises that test their bonds and reveal hidden truths. The narrative captures the essence of village life, exploring themes of change, resilience, and the impact of new beginnings on the familiar.

      Friends at Thrush Green

    • Village Centenary

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      The village school is a hundred years old and headmistress Miss Read is fully occupied planning the festivities.

      Village Centenary

    • Return to Thrush Green

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
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      Spring has arrived in the beautiful village of Thrush Green - but problems are never far away.

      Return to Thrush Green