Adam, Ruth
A House in the Country
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913527235
- author:
- Adam, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dean Street Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Belletristik,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A House in the Country by Ruth Adam Six friends spent years fantasising about an idyllic life during World War II. When peace came, they seized on a newspaper ad to take possession of a neglected 33-room manor in Kent. The reality was far from idyllic, with a knife-wielding maid, unruly pigs, and a paying guest who told harrowing stories of her time in the French Resistance. The friends' efforts to manage the estate were constantly tested, including offering staff a fair work week and paid overtime. But they weren't alone - the ghost of an overworked scullery maid added to the challenges. Based on the actual experiences of Ruth Adam and her friends, this novel is a witty and touching tale about the perils of dreams come true. A House in the Country offers a fascinating glimpse into post-war life, packed with entertaining details that will resonate with anyone who's ever wondered what it's like to live in a grand country house.
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