Cheerfulness Breaks In
Cheerfulness Breaks In by Angela Thirkell, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on August 20, 2020, is a 336-page novel that offers a humorous and poignant portrayal of life in a rural community during the onset of World War II. Set in the summer of 1939, the story revolves around Rose Birkett, a charming young woman preparing for her wedding, while the village anticipates the social event of the year. As the narrative unfolds, the arrival of war brings both challenges and changes to the residents of Barsetshire, who must navigate the complexities of their evolving circumstances.
Readers will find a blend of humor and reflection as the characters respond to the war’s impact on their lives. The novel explores themes of family life, community, and the contrast between small-town and city experiences. With a focus on the interactions among villagers and the arrival of evacuees, the story captures the spirit of resilience and camaraderie in the face of adversity. This edition presents Thirkell’s classic work in a contemporary format, inviting both new and returning readers to engage with its timeless narrative.
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‘You read her, laughing, and want to do your best to protect her characters from any reality but their own’ New York Times
It is summer 1939 and the social event of the year is about to take place: Rose Birkett, a flighty beauty with a penchant for breaking engagements and hearts, is finally getting married, and the whole village – especially her parents – breathes a sigh of relief.
By autumn, however, summer weddings seem a distant memory as war reaches Barsetshire. While the younger generation throws itself into the war effort with cheerful aplomb, older residents remember the last war keenly, and are fearful.
When an entire London school of evacuees arrive, as well as a number of refugees, the village rallies round to accommodate them. Some inhabitants, though, fail to welcome the newcomers with open arms.
First published in 1940, this is a humorous and poignant picture of wartime in a rural community.
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