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Long Summer Day

The first in the magnificent saga trilogy
By R. F. Delderfield
Series: A Horseman Riding By
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Long Summer Day by R. F. Delderfield is a richly detailed novel set in the early 20th century. It chronicles the life of Adam Swann, a former cavalry officer, who returns to England after the Boer War. Determined to revive the fortunes of his ancestral estate and adapt to the rapidly changing world, the story explores the challenges he faces as he navigates personal ambitions and social changes.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to evocative tales set in the English countryside, filled with richly developed characters and intricate details of rural life. This story captures the charm and challenges of post-World War I England, offering a nostalgic journey through changing times and personal growth. Fans of historical fiction with heartfelt narratives and a strong sense of place will find it especially appealing.

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Long Summer Day

'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.

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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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INFORMATION

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

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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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