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August Folly is set in the imaginary county of Barsetshire, portraying the everyday lives and loves of its inhabitants. Thirkell’s humor shines through the dialogue and actions of her characters, who sometimes display less cultivated manners but redeem themselves with gallant deeds or heartfelt apologies. The novel’s comedy is sustained by sharp, engaging dialogue and the contrasting personalities of its gentlefolk.
First publish date: August 1988
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Angela Mackail Thirkell
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