Miss Read books

I agree, I love Miss Read and still have all of them, like merlotgran my friend who sadly didn't reach 60yrs, and I enjoyed the 70's with our kids. I always wanted to live in one of those villages.

Miss Read's books are so gentle, wonderful reading for a hospital stay or recuperation from any illness or trauma. Comfort reading!

I have tried Gervaise Phinn but he's too up himself for me.

When I think of Miss Read I remember the long hot days of 1975 (it wasn't just '76 that was a scorcher) lazing by the River Wissey with my friends and our toddlers. We gossiped, swapped books, ate picnics and watched our children paddle.

Happy days.

I second Sybil Marshall.

Have you tried books by Gervase Phinn? I really enjoyed them.

Have you tried Sybil Marshall. A family saga based in Norfolk. I have them all, but they are old and not sure if still in print.

I would be interested too as I loved all of her books as well.