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In Angela Mackail Thirkell’s Barsetshire series, Pomfret Towers follows a shy, young English girl invited to her first weekend party in the fictional county of Barsetshire. The setting unfolds within a country home, showcasing the social nuances of the English gentry, entertaining gatherings, and the understated drama of rural life. The novel provides a glimpse into the traditional county atmosphere and the gentle suspense that accompanies the protagonist’s experiences in a tightly-knit community.
First publish date: 1938
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Angela Mackail Thirkell
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