Wild Strawberries (A Barsetshire Novel). Illustrated
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Wild Strawberries (A Barsetshire Novel). Illustrated

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eBook - ePub

Wild Strawberries (A Barsetshire Novel). Illustrated

About this book

Wild Strawberries is a charming and witty romantic comedy set in the idyllic English countryside of Barsetshire. Written by Angela Thirkell, the novel follows the fortunes and misadventures of the eccentric Leslie family, particularly during a summer at their country estate. Into this world steps Mary Preston, a sweet-natured and sensible young woman visiting her relatives, who soon finds herself entangled in the quiet dramas, romantic enticements, and comic misunderstandings of upper-class rural life. At the heart of the story is Mary's growing affection for the widowed David Leslie, a kind and distracted father whose elegant charm masks emotional complexity. Meanwhile, other characters—including the formidable Lady Emily, the well-meaning but scatterbrained Agnes, and the endlessly polite household staff—bring color, humor, and a gentle absurdity to the narrative. Thirkell excels at balancing light-hearted romance with subtle social satire, drawing on her keen observations of class, family, and tradition. Wild Strawberries offers readers a delightful escape into a bygone era, full of wit, warmth, and a touch of melancholy. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen and E.M. Delafield, Thirkell's novel is a brilliant example of British domestic fiction at its most entertaining and endearing.

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Information

Publisher
Andrii Ponomarenko
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9786178622848
Subtopic
Classics

Table of contents

  1. Chapter I - Morning Service
  2. Chapter II - The Leslies at Lunch
  3. Chapter III - Arrival of a Toady
  4. Chapter IV - An Abbey and a Nursery
  5. Chapter V - Some Aspects of Milton
  6. Chapter VI - Some Aspects of David
  7. Chapter VII - Lunch for Three
  8. Chapter VIII - David Makes Amends
  9. Chapter IX - Lady Emily Pays a Call
  10. Chapter X - The Rise of the Lilies
  11. Chapter XI - Indignation of a Toady
  12. Chapter XII - Many Happy Returns
  13. Chapter XIII - The Fall of the Lilies
  14. Chapter XIV - Gudgeon’s Hour