Shire Hell
Shire Hell by Rachel Johnson, published by Penguin Adult on May 15, 2008, is a 320-page novel that explores the complexities of family life in a rural setting. The story follows Mimi and Ralph as they attempt to escape their challenging life in London, only to find that their new home in the countryside presents its own set of difficulties. Amidst the picturesque landscape, they encounter a range of social dynamics and conflicts that mirror their previous experiences, revealing that the idyllic country life is not as simple as it seems.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of social status and familial relationships, as Mimi navigates her new environment filled with quirky characters and underlying tensions. The book delves into the interactions between various social classes and the challenges of fitting into a community that values appearances and status. As Mimi grapples with her own secrets and the expectations of her new life, the story unfolds with humor and insight into the complexities of modern family life.
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Mimi and Ralph have left social climbing, pushy parenting and their marital problems behind them in London, and moved west to the bucolic green depths of the country. Or so they thought. Yes, there’s mud and masses of fresh air, plenty of handsome hayseeds and there’s Rose, Mimi’s new best friend and Dorset’s answer to Martha Stewart. But what should be Shire Heaven is, it turns out, just as tricky to navigate as Notting Hell. There’s low-level conflict between the racehorses in vintage/Diesel/Ralph Lauren and the brood mares in Barbour/Boden, there’s guerrilla warfare between the landowners and eco-warriers and naked hostility between Old Money, New Money and No Money. Yes, in honeybourne, if you don’t have:1) A landscaped garden within 1000 acres (minimum) of prime land2) A helipad for your trophy guests3) An organic farm shop selling 16 sorts of home-made sausages4) Four pony-mad polo-playing children5) A literary festival in your mini-stately6) A bottom that looks smackable in jodhpursThen, well…you’re Mimi basically.And that’s just the start of her problems. Mimi also has a secret. But can she keep it?
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