At Home in Thrush Green
At Home in Thrush Green by Miss Read is a novel published by Penguin Books, Limited in 1986. This edition spans 261 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the village of Thrush Green during spring, focusing on Charles Henstock, the new vicar, as he reflects on his past while navigating the challenges of his new role. The narrative centers around the villagers’ efforts to create a welcoming environment in the wake of the old rectory’s destruction, as they work to build retirement homes for the elderly.
Readers will find a blend of community dynamics and personal reflections as the villagers confront various dilemmas related to their new project. The story explores themes of belonging and companionship, highlighting the interactions among the residents and their pets. With its gentle humor and insightful observations, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in the everyday life of Thrush Green, where harmony is ultimately restored.
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It is spring in the village of Thrush Green. In neighboring Lulling, Charles Henstock admires the blooming garden of his new vicarage, glad that the squabbles with his parishoners in Affairs at Thrush Green are settled. And yet the good vicar wistfully recalls his former home – the ugly, old rectory of Thrush Green, which burned to the ground. Now, from the rectory’s ruins, the villagers are building eight retirement homes for the older folks most in need. But how to choose who will live there? How will they get on together? And how will they accommodate the dogs, cats, and birds that must come along? The spring has brought a new crop of dilemmas, but Dr. Henstock and the villagers are determined to make the old people feel at home in Thrush Green. In the end, harmony is restored to this tiny fictional world. With wit and grace, Miss Read has charmed numerous critics and won the loyalty of readers who will happily find themselves once more At Home in Thrush Green.
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