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Long Summer Day
The first in the magnificent saga trilogy
Series: A Horseman Riding By
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'He built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett' Life Magazine
'He built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett' Life Magazine
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1902-1911
An age of innocence and hope.
Before the storm clouds roll over Europe.
As Paul Craddock recovers from his Boer War injuries, he starts to plan a new life. As soon as he is able, he invests all he has in a remote but beautiful estate in Devon, determined to make something wonderful of the place and to be at the heart of what is most real and most important.
Then he meets Grace, beautiful and passionate, and mistress of the land he has so quickly grown to love. They are equals in determination, honour and vision, but their attraction for each other is matched by their conflicting hopes and ambitions. As Paul gains knowledge, contentment, and stature in Shallowford, it is at the price of heartbreak, disappointments, and bittersweet lessons learned.
Long Summer Day explores this turbulent period in history with depth and emotion, charting the personal and societal changes that shape its characters' lives.
Series: A Horseman Riding By
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Long Summer Day
1902-1911 An age of innocence and hope. Before the storm clouds roll over Europe. As Paul Craddock recovers from his Boer War injuries, he starts to plan a new life. As soon as he is able, he invests all he has in a remote but beautiful estate in Devon, determined to make something wonderful of the place and to be...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Green Gauntlet
1942-1964 Paul and Claire Craddock have grown older in yearsβbut 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...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Post of Honour
1912-1940 A generation fallen. A country that will never be the same again. Nowhere in England avoids the searing loss of young men during the First World War, and the remote Devon village of Shallowford is no exception. Many never return, and the lives of those who do come back are changed forever. Paul Craddock must try to rebuild the...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Long Summer Day by R. F. Delderfield is praised for its heartwarming storytelling and easy manner. The narrative captures a vivid sense of atmosphere and characterisation, making it an excellent and highly recommended read. Delderfield's storytelling is described as wonderful, with an artistic social history that aligns with the tradition of esteemed English novelists.
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ISBN: 9780340922910
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 May 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 44.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 540g
Pages: 688
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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The Green Gauntlet
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Post of Honour
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