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The classic story of post-war English life, from the author of A City of Bells and Green Dolphin Country. číst celé

The story follows the four orphaned Linnet children as they escape their unpleasant new life with their grandmother. Their adventure through the English countryside introduces them to a variety of memorable characters while they search for the elusive Valerians. Along the way, they must confront challenges posed by the witch Emma Cobley and her magical cat, adding an element of danger and enchantment to their quest.

The year is 1888. Rachell and Andre du Frocq live on a run-down farm in the town of St. Pierre, on one of the Channel Islands (between England and the coast of Normandy). The proud parents of five high-spirited children, they have wrestled their happiness out of heartache: they ve buried three babies and depleted Rachell s inheritance to keep the farm alive. When a shipwrecked man lands on the island, Rachell takes him inches The man, Ranulph, has spent his whole life refusing to be tied down to anyone or any place, yet he finds the du Frocq family hard to resist. As the story unfolds he finds healing for some of his past hurts and begins to find ways to support the family, the farm, and the island. Exploring the freedom found in commitment and perseverance, this story of family devotion was Elizabeth Goudge s first novel and is not without its surprises!

The inspiration behind the Oscar-winning film Green Dolphin Street, Green Dolphin Country is a haunting love story set between the Channel Islands and New Zealand in the 19th century.

A rich and beautiful story, set in a quiet cathedral city during the eighteenth-century.

A wonderfully told story about a community coming to terms with a post-World War Two world, from the bestselling author of Green Dolphin Country and the classic Eliot Chronicles trilogy.

This reprint features a work originally published in 1959 by Coward-McCann. It captures the essence of its time, offering readers a glimpse into the themes and narratives that defined the era. The book is likely to explore complex characters and their relationships, reflecting the social dynamics and cultural context of the late 1950s. With its historical significance, this edition invites both new readers and those familiar with the original to engage with its timeless story.

A powerful story of friendship, loyalty and the devastation of the English Civil War from the author of Green Dolphin Country and The Dean's Watch.