High Rising
A Virago Modern Classic
(Author) Angela ThirkellSuccessful lady novelist Laura Morland and her boisterous young son Tony set off to spend Christmas at her country home in the sleepy surrounds of High Rising. But Laura's wealthy friend and neighbour George Knox has taken on a scheming secretary whose designs on marriage to her employer threaten the delicate social fabric of the village. Can clever, practical Laura rescue George from Miss Grey's clutches and, what's more, help his daughter Miss Sibyl Knox to secure her longed-for engagement? Utterly charming and very funny, High Rising is irresistible comic entertainment.
Angela Thirkell
Angela Thirkell was a British novelist known for her Barsetshire series, which humorously depicted the lives of the English gentry. Her writing style was characterized by wit, charm, and social commentary. Thirkell's work contributed to the tradition of English comic novels and remains beloved by readers today.
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