Books like High rising by Angela Mackail Thirkell
High Rising launches Angela Thirkell’s beloved Barsetshire series. Set in the imaginary county of Barsetshire between the wars, the novel introduces Laura Morland and her publisher friends as they navigate the social world of High and Low Rising. Touching themes include middle‑class romance, the joys and challenges of widowhood, and the lively dynamics between parents and their children, as seen through the often "killingly" funny servants and staff who populate the County.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Angela Mackail Thirkell
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