It's hard to imagine that anyone will read this who hasn't read the two previous books in the trilogy. But I read them to long ago that much of the irony was lost on me. It probably makes sense to read them in a row, as the combined impact involves many of the same events being viewed, Rashomon...
(FROM MY BLOG) Eight-year-old Bell Teesdale watches with wonder when a family of Londoners -- "talking South" -- arrive to rent his parents' farm house. "There's not owt for 'em here. What's use of a farm to them? Just for sitting in. Never a thing going on." The visitors get off to a rocky...
There is no way in hell I can write a fair review of this novel. I adore Jane Gardam. I am a FAN. I am totally prejudiced. She is one of the best writers on the planet. That said, this is 4 stars, not quite 5. Say 4.8 stars.Gardam may be best enjoyed by people who are no longer young. Her insig...