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Farther Afield

The sixth novel in the Fairacre series

Author: Miss Read   Series: Fairacre

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Another delightful Fairacre novel from the bestselling author Miss Read

Even the most dedicated teachers need to get away sometimes...A delightfully nostalgic novel set in the Cotswold village of Fairacre novel from the bestselling author of VILLAGE SCHOOL

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Another delightful Fairacre novel from the bestselling author Miss Read

Even the most dedicated teachers need to get away sometimes...A delightfully nostalgic novel set in the Cotswold village of Fairacre novel from the bestselling author of VILLAGE SCHOOL

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'No matter how devoted, dedicated, conscientious and altogether noble a teacher is, I feel pretty sure that each and every one feels that same sense of freedom and relief from her chains when the end of term arrives...'

So it is for Miss Read - but on the very first day of the long summer holiday, she falls and breaks her arm. Instantly, all her plans for the holidays are in tatters.

But Miss Read's friend, Amy, comes up with a plan: and so it is that the two of them leave Fairacre for the island of Crete. The change of scene provides a welcome break for both women, giving Miss Read the opportunity to recuperate and for them both to discuss the merits of single and married life. And when Miss Read returns refreshed to Fairacre, she is ready to tackle the problems which await her...

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About the Author

Miss Read was a teacher by profession who started writing after the Second World War. In addition to her novels, she has written on educational and country matters, and worked as a script-writer for the BBC. She lives in Berkshire and was made an MBE for her services to literature.

Previous titles:

Over the Gate (Bfmt Aug 07);

Tyler's Row;

Early Days;

Thrush Green;

Winter in Thrush Green;

News From Thrush Green;

Christmas at Fairacre;

A Country Christmas;

Village School;

Storm in the Village

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'No matter how devoted, dedicated, conscientious and altogether noble a teacher is, I feel pretty sure that each and every one feels that same sense of freedom and relief from her chains when the end of term arrives...'So it is for Miss Read - but on the very first day of the long summer holiday, she falls and breaks her arm. Instantly, all her plans for the holidays are in tatters.But Miss Read's friend, Amy, comes up with a plan: and so it is that the two of them leave Fairacre for the island of Crete. The change of scene provides a welcome break for both women, giving Miss Read the opportunity to recuperate and for them both to discuss the merits of single and married life. And when Miss Read returns refreshed to Fairacre, she is ready to tackle the problems which await her...

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Product Details

Publisher
Orion Publishing Co | Orion
Published
2nd August 2007
Pages
208
ISBN
9780752882338

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