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A Double Affair. A Barsetshire novel. Illustrated
About this book
Angela Thirkell's Double Affair is a charming, gently satirical novel set in the familiar countryside of Barsetshire, a fictional English county brimming with quirky characters, social nuance, and romantic entanglements. Set in the post-war period, the novel follows the lives of the gentry and professional classes as they navigate tea parties, family obligations, and – of course – love. True to Thirkell's signature style, the story unfolds with wit, warmth, and an eye for the absurdities of British society.
At the heart of Double Affair are overlapping romantic storylines, mistaken intentions, and the subtle dance of courtship, all handled with grace and dry humor. Familiar faces from earlier Barsetshire books reappear, while new characters add fresh complications to the village's tight-knit social fabric. Thirkell's portrayal of domestic life is both nostalgic and sharply observant, gently poking fun at conventions while preserving affection for her world.
Ideal for readers who enjoy the elegance of Jane Austen or the comedic flair of P.G. Wodehouse, Double Affair offers a comforting yet clever glimpse into a bygone era. It is a novel of manners, mischief, and matchmaking — a delightful escape into English countryside life, where love may be tangled, but always triumphs in the end.
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LiteratureTable of contents
- Chapter I
- Chapter II
- Chapter III
- Chapter IV
- Chapter V
- Chapter VI
- Chapter VII
- Chapter VIII
- Chapter IX
- Chapter X
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