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High Rising

A Virago Modern Classic

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High Rising

By: Angela Thirkell, Alexander McCall Smith - introduction
Narrated by: Jilly Bond
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Summary

Successful 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.

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Charming book, very funny and beautifully read. I know I’ll listen to this again and again.

Excellent book

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Thoroughly enjoyed this ! The narrator did all the voices fantastically. The story itself was really enjoyable too.

Fantastic narrator!

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I found this to be a very well written novel; very convincing characterisation and of its time.

Enjoyable

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An classic observational novel about the intrigues of village life in the Edwardian era, witty and engaging, clever without being trying. Perfect for these times, a reminder of how we should all be.

Charming and witty

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I listened for a WEA course on two of the author’s novels. I tried to keep an open mind but the racism and antisemitism are jarring to a modern ear. The tutor is excellent and I am confident she will do a great job. I know it was a different time and I do like character driven novels. Perhaps I’ll review again post course

Of its time but politically challenging

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