I Capture the Castle

Name: I Capture the Castle
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SKU: 9780099572886
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By Dodie Smith

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is a charming coming-of-age story set in 1930s England, narrated by seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain. She documents her life in journal entries while living with her eccentric family in a crumbling castle. As she navigates the complexities of first love and self-discovery, Cassandra captures the nuances of her quirky family and the arrival of two wealthy American brothers that could change their lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by coming-of-age stories filled with charm and nostalgia. It's set in the English countryside and follows a young protagonist navigating the complexities of family, love, and aspirations, all while living in a crumbling castle. Perfect for those who appreciate vivid character development and a touch of whimsy.

I Capture the Castle

'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink...’

This is the diary of Cassandra Mortmain, which tells of her extraordinary family and their crumbling castle home.

The universally adored story of Cassandra Mortmain, her mad family, her loves and her heartaches. A perfect novel.

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The universally adored story of Cassandra Mortmain, her mad family, her loves and her heartaches. A perfect novel.

'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink...'

This is the diary of Cassandra Mortmain, which tells of her extraordinary family and their crumbling castle home. Cassandra's father was once a famous writer, but now he mainly reads detective novels while the family slides into genteel poverty. Her sister Rose is bored and beautiful, and desperate to marry riches. Their step-mother Topaz has a habit of striding through the countryside wearing only her wellington boots.

But all their lives will soon be transformed by the arrival of new neighbours from America, and Cassandra finds herself falling in love...

BACKSTORY - Get to know Dodie Smith, and be inspired to keep your own diary!

One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is celebrated for its charming and unique narrative style, capturing the struggles and eccentricities of a young girl and her family with humour and warmth. It resonates with teenagers and adults alike, offering a relatable exploration of what it means to yearn for excitement and understanding. This timeless classic is praised for its relatable characters and engaging storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099572886

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 592

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dodie Smith General Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Dodie Smith was born in Manchester in 1896. Aged 17 she set off for London, determined to become an actress, but she struggled to find work, living off baked beans in freezing hostels. While working at the famous Heals department store, Dodie turned to writing plays instead, and her first was an overnight sensation - the newspapers excitedly declared 'Shopgirl Turns Playwright!'. During the war she moved to Hollywood with her husband, and it was there, spurned on by regret and homesickness for the English countryside she'd left behind, that Dodie began writing I Capture the Castle. When a friend gave Dodie a dalmatian puppy (presented in a hat box!) this began a life-long love of the spotty dogs. Dodie's well-loved novel 101 Dalmatians was inspired by her experiences of raising fifteen puppies. She lived in a ramshackle cottage with her husband and many other animals until her death in 1990, aged 94.

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