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Northbridge Rectory
Northbridge Rectory | Angela Thirkell
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As the war continues it brings its own set of trials to the the village of Northbridge. Eight officers of the Barsetshire Regiment have been billeted at the rectory, and Mrs Villars, the Rector's wife, is finding the attentions of Lieutenant Holden (who doesn't seem to mind that she is married to his host) quite exhausting. The middle-aged ladies and gentlemen who undertake roof-spotting from the church tower are more concerned with their own lives than with any possible parachutist raids. There is the love triangle of Mr Downing, his redoubtable hostess Miss Pemberton and the hospitable Mrs Turner at the Hollies. And, to add to Mrs Villar's woes, egocentric, imperious Mrs Spender, the Major's wife, is foisted on the rectory when she is bombed out of her London home. First published in 1941, Northbridge Rectory is a captivating comedy of an English village in the War years.
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Brona
Northbridge Rectory | Angela Thirkell
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Ahoy! Colour matching my coffee & book again😂

CarolynM I read quite a few of Angela Thirkell's books years ago but I've never seen that one. 6y
GatheringBooks nice! love it. 6y
Brona @CarolynM it‘s my first Thirkell & simply loving it. 6y
CarolynM Try Summer Half next, it's a hoot. 6y
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"As everyone knows Northbridge High Street there is no need to describe it, so we will proceed to do so."

I thought this cover was was perfect for #MrBlueSky in today's #JuneTunz challenge. I'm a novice Angela Thirkell reader but am quickly becoming enamored with the dry humorous wit in her books!

#AngelaThirkell #Virago #PrettyCover #Classic

rubyslippersreads She's on my TBR list too. Great photo! (edited) 7y
christineandbooks I really want to read her books too! 7y
Cinfhen Beautiful photo & book cover 💙 7y
JazzFeathers That's s lovely quote. And great cover too 😊 7y
elliemcc11 I've not heard of these before. They sound very British 🇬🇧 7y
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apostot
Northbridge Rectory | Angela Thirkell
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Angela Thirkell was born on this day in 1890. Currently reading "Northbridge Rectory".

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Verity
Northbridge Rectory | Angela Thirkell
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Another great Thirkell quote

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Verity
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An unwanted houseguest with a deeply unappealing personality and some unattractive habits, made hilarious by Thirkell.

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