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The Green Gauntlet

By R. F. Delderfield
Series: A Horseman Riding By
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The Green Gauntlet by R. F. Delderfield is the third instalment of a saga tracing the life events of the Swann family and the changes in their English countryside community. The story explores themes of legacy, challenges of war, and social transformation as the family navigates personal triumphs and losses against the backdrop of a changing rural landscape. This rich tapestry of family and community captures the enduring connection to land and tradition.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy sprawling family sagas set against the backdrop of historical transformations. It beautifully captures the resilience and drama of a family navigating through post-war England, filled with rich character development and emotional depth. If you appreciate narratives that intricately weave personal and societal changes, this story might resonate with you.

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The Green Gauntlet

The third novel in The Horseman Riding By series that established Delderfield as one of the most popular and admired novelists of the 1960s

The third novel in The Horseman Riding By series that established Delderfield as one of the most popular and admired novelists of the 1960s

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1942-1964

Paul and Claire Craddock have grown older in years—but not in spirit.

The turbulence of war is followed by a penurious peace. Changes are taking place in the countryside, from the way land is farmed to the hopes and expectations of the men and women who live there. Paul Craddock's livelihood, his peace, and his vision of a good and noble way of life in Shallowford are all threatened.

With the help of his children and his children's children, Paul starts to adapt his dreams in order to preserve the farm. To his surprise and pleasure, in doing so he comes to discover deeper, richer ties with those around him—ties that hold a ripe promise for the future.

The Green Gauntlet by R. F. Delderfield captures the enduring spirit of resilience and the ever-evolving relationships that bind community and family together.

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The Green Gauntlet by R. F. Delderfield is praised for its engaging storytelling and vivid characterisation. Delderfield's work is often described as heartwarming and modest, with a strong sense of atmosphere. Readers appreciate his ability to craft compelling narratives that contribute to the tradition of classic English novels. The book is recognised for its artistic depiction of social history and is highly recommended as an excellent read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340922934

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

R F Delderfield was born in South London in 1912. He was a journalist, playwright and a highly successful novelist, renowned for brilliantly portraying slices of English life. With the publication of his first saga, A Horseman Riding By", he became one of Britain's most popular and enduring authors.

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