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Miss Read

    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.

    The School At Thrush Green
    The Year at Thrush Green
    Return to Thrush Green
    News From Thrush Green
    Friends at Thrush Green
    Gossip from Thrush Green
    • 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
    • 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
    • Time Remembered

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Miss Read fondly recalls her school years in Kent in this second volume of memoirs of an English childhood. These school years set the pattern for her future and were later woven into her much-loved novels of Thrush Green and Fairacre.

      Time Remembered