Thirkell, Angela
High Rising: A Virago Modern Classic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844088836
- author:
- Thirkell, Angela
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Laura Morland and her young son Tony embark on a Christmas holiday at her country home, High Rising. However, their plans are complicated by the schemes of Laura's wealthy friend George Knox's secretary, Miss Grey, who seeks to marry George and secure her own position in the village. As Laura navigates this social challenge, she also helps George's daughter Miss Sibyl Knox find a suitable partner. The story is a charming and humorous tale of social intrigue, with a strong, practical heroine at its centre. With its lighthearted tone and engaging characters, High Rising is a compelling read. Published in 2014, this reissue of Angela Thirkell's novel is a delightful and entertaining read, suited to readers of witty, engaging fiction.
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