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Book Synopsis'He built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett' Life Magazine
Trade ReviewMr Delderfield's manner is easy, modest, heartwarming *
Evening Standard *
R F Delderfield is a born storyteller *
Sunday Mirror *
'It is always a pleasure to read R F Delderfield, because he never seems to be ashamed of writing well' *
Books and Bookmen *
Highly recommended. Combines tension with a splendid sense of atmosphere and vivid characterisation. An excellent read *
Sunday Express *
He built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett *
Life Magazine *
Sheer, wonderful storytelling *
Chicago Tribune *
