Landscape in Sunlight Elizabeth Fair 9781911579359 Books
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At the end of the war, Mrs. Midge stayed on. While the war lasted Mrs. Custance had accepted her as part of the war-effort; it was only in the past year or two that Mrs. Midge had been transferred to the category which Mrs. Custance described as “people we could manage without.”
Elizabeth Fair’s rollicking second novel takes place in Little Mallin, where village life is largely dominated by preparations for the August Festival. Out of such ordinary material Fair weaves a tale of conflict, scheming, misunderstanding—and of course romance.
Among the villagers are a vicar dreaming of ancient Greece; his wife, largely concerned with getting their daughter married off; the melancholic Colonel Ashford; the eccentric Eustace Templer and his nephew; not to mention Mrs. Midge and her delicate son. The author said the novel was meant for people who “prefer not to take life too seriously.” Compton Mackenzie said it was “in the best tradition of English humour.”
Furrowed Middlebrow is delighted to make available, for the first time in over half a century, all six of Elizabeth Fair’s irresistible comedies of domestic life. These new editions all feature an introduction by Elizabeth Crawford.
“Where she breaks with the Thirkell school is in her total absence of sentimentality and her detached and witty observation of her characters.” The Sphere
“A real success … will give pleasure to those for whom Trollope and Jane Austen remain the twin pillars of English fiction.” John O’London’s Weekly
Landscape in Sunlight Elizabeth Fair 9781911579359 Books
This delightful book is another gentle tale of life in an English village in the 1950s. Lower Mallin is not a particularly pretty village; peaceful, visitors say, (but they see only the surface), and is inhabited by some very peculiar people. The author pokes subtle fun at pretensions and foibles. Her humour, as a contemporary critic put it, is “Austen-like”, and so it is. Eustace Templer, owner of the Big House in the village, ‘Prospect House’, is an acknowledged eccentric, but then, most of the inhabitants of Lower Mallin are eccentric or downright odd in one way or another. There are exceptions, two of whom are Cassandra (Cassie) Custence, the vicar’s daughter, and George Brigham, son of Sir James (from Mallin Hall), who seem to be oases of normality, seemingly gliding along with an ease that comes from having lived there all their lives.Amy Custence, wife of vicar Edward, and mother of Cassie is a domineering woman who thinks her way is the only way, but would be horrified at the notion should anyone summon up enough courage to tell her so. Isabel Templer, sister of Eustace, whose mind is “volatile and illogical”, nevertheless has a strong streak of common sense, intuition, and insight. Eustace and Isabel have taken in their orphaned niece, Lily, aged seventeen, and two nephews, Felix, nearly fifteen, and Leonard who is ten. Colonel Henry Ashford, married to the Templers’ sister, Barbara (Bonny) is also living with them temporarily while Bonny is recuperating after an operation. The Colonel knows what the duties of a guest are, but is sorely tried by the ramshackle way Prospect House is run. He has a car that is his pride and joy and delights in offering rides to anyone who wants, but when Isabel “organises” a picnic with Henry and Cassandra providing transport, as well as being an abysmal failure, it ends disastrously for Henry and especially for his precious car, but is rather droll for the reader.
The Big Event in this story is the annual Fete, held this year at Mallin Hall, to raise funds for the upkeep of the church. It is referred to as the ‘Day’ and is considered by Amy to be “her” Fete, although, of course, she never says this aloud. The weather is uncertain, are the alternative plans good enough, if it is raining on the Day? Will crowds come, and if it rains, will they still come? Should a Church Fete have a fortune teller? Will all the volunteers turn up to set up and then ‘man’ the stalls? Will it be a success or failure? Does Amy have to organise and do everything herself? Nerves fray, feelings run high, what could possibly go wrong, or right?
This is another witty look at life in an English village, a way of life that no longer exists, with perceptive character studies, humour, and an understated romance. This very entertaining visit to Lower Mallin is a sheer delight to read.
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Tags : Landscape in Sunlight [Elizabeth Fair] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. At the end of the war, Mrs. Midge stayed on. While the war lasted Mrs. Custance had accepted her as part of the war-effort; it was only in the past year or two that Mrs. Midge had been transferred to the category which Mrs. Custance described as “people we could manage without.”</i> Elizabeth Fair’s rollicking second novel takes place in Little Mallin,Elizabeth Fair,Landscape in Sunlight,Dean Street Press,1911579355,FICTION General,Furrowed Middlebrow; Angela Thirkell; Jane Austen; Anthony Trollope; Margery Sharp
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Landscape in Sunlight Elizabeth Fair 9781911579359 Books Reviews
This is a beautiful book. If you are fond of well-written prose, civilized and amusing people, and mid-20th century England, you will enjoy this book.
I felt sad when I read that this author had only written a few books. She had an incredible talent, for a book that demands a comfortable chair, perhaps a glass of wine, and your time.
This delightful book is another gentle tale of life in an English village in the 1950s. Lower Mallin is not a particularly pretty village; peaceful, visitors say, (but they see only the surface), and is inhabited by some very peculiar people. The author pokes subtle fun at pretensions and foibles. Her humour, as a contemporary critic put it, is “Austen-like”, and so it is. Eustace Templer, owner of the Big House in the village, ‘Prospect House’, is an acknowledged eccentric, but then, most of the inhabitants of Lower Mallin are eccentric or downright odd in one way or another. There are exceptions, two of whom are Cassandra (Cassie) Custence, the vicar’s daughter, and George Brigham, son of Sir James (from Mallin Hall), who seem to be oases of normality, seemingly gliding along with an ease that comes from having lived there all their lives.
Amy Custence, wife of vicar Edward, and mother of Cassie is a domineering woman who thinks her way is the only way, but would be horrified at the notion should anyone summon up enough courage to tell her so. Isabel Templer, sister of Eustace, whose mind is “volatile and illogical”, nevertheless has a strong streak of common sense, intuition, and insight. Eustace and Isabel have taken in their orphaned niece, Lily, aged seventeen, and two nephews, Felix, nearly fifteen, and Leonard who is ten. Colonel Henry Ashford, married to the Templers’ sister, Barbara (Bonny) is also living with them temporarily while Bonny is recuperating after an operation. The Colonel knows what the duties of a guest are, but is sorely tried by the ramshackle way Prospect House is run. He has a car that is his pride and joy and delights in offering rides to anyone who wants, but when Isabel “organises” a picnic with Henry and Cassandra providing transport, as well as being an abysmal failure, it ends disastrously for Henry and especially for his precious car, but is rather droll for the reader.
The Big Event in this story is the annual Fete, held this year at Mallin Hall, to raise funds for the upkeep of the church. It is referred to as the ‘Day’ and is considered by Amy to be “her” Fete, although, of course, she never says this aloud. The weather is uncertain, are the alternative plans good enough, if it is raining on the Day? Will crowds come, and if it rains, will they still come? Should a Church Fete have a fortune teller? Will all the volunteers turn up to set up and then ‘man’ the stalls? Will it be a success or failure? Does Amy have to organise and do everything herself? Nerves fray, feelings run high, what could possibly go wrong, or right?
This is another witty look at life in an English village, a way of life that no longer exists, with perceptive character studies, humour, and an understated romance. This very entertaining visit to Lower Mallin is a sheer delight to read.
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