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Louis de Bernières compiles a series of short stories set in a Southern Surrey village and draws on his own memories of the area. The volume portrays a colourful cast of characters—from a lady in plus‑fours to a retired general and a spiritualist—whose everyday antics illustrate the charm and idiosyncrasies of rural England. Through interwoven tales, the book offers a portrait of a community that celebrates ordinary lives, none of which are lost to memory.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Louis de Bernières
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