Books like Wild Strawberries by Angela Mackail Thirkell
Mary Preston, a thirty‑something young woman, arrives at her relatives’ home in Rushwater to find herself in the midst of a spirited love triangle. She is torn between the charismatic but irresponsible David and the solid, dependable John. The narrative unfolds with familiar Barsetshire characters: the absent‑minded Lady Emily Martin, the well‑meaning 17‑year‑old Martin, the sweet but dim Agnes, and the rest of the family, all portrayed with Thirkell’s characteristic wit and humor.
First publish date: September 1980
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Angela Mackail Thirkell
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