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Wilkinson, Rita

 
9781904524892: Three Feet of Lightning
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ISBN 10: 1904524893 ISBN 13: 9781904524892
Editorial: Hayloft Publishing, 2013

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A family tale of life on the Cumbrian fells above Ullswater, this novel provides a quintessential account of country life. Despite injecting some of the harsh realities of a working farm, the light plot provides an easy paced escape to rural England, following the lives of Ted and Muriel. (The Lady) A charming tale of family life and love on the Cumbrian fells. Rita weaves the stories of Ted and Muriel with a deft touch as we follow their lives through the years. (The Northern Echo) Rita Wilkinson has been brave enough to seek publication of her novel "Three Feet of Lightning" at the age of 68. Placed near Howtown, with the farmhouse facing Ullswater, the Longstaffe family have farmed at Felix Hill Farm for several generations. The farm is a hill farm, breeding Herdwicks in addition to a small collection of other odd, almost pet animals. Rita tells the story of the family over a number of years, tracing the family's ups and downs, tragedies and joys; all taking place in a unique and very beautiful landscape which acts as a watching, almost living backdrop to the Longstaffes' day-to-day work, hopes and fears. Shepherding with well-loved dogs and very uncertain weather patterns play a large part in the telling of her story. Rita's own love of farming life in this special corner of the Lake District shines through her words. She skilfully knits her tale together shaping it up into a fascinating novel which is a good read and which I personally found hard to put down until I'd reached the end. This very warm-hearted tale can be enjoyed by all members of the family. I hesitate to tell more of the story in case I spoil the reader's experience! I hope Rita's publishers send us a copy of her next novel. (Keswick Reminder) Life on the Cumbrian fells has never been a bed of roses for Ted and Muriel Thornton but they have enjoyed every minute at Felix Hill Farm doing a job they love and enjoying the support of a loving family and friends. And then, out of the blue, Muriel has a strang premonition and disaster surely follows, but with unexpected results. Darlington author Rita Wilkinson's country saga has warmth, passion and glows with a genuine love for the countryside. (Northern Echo)

Biografía del autor

This is the author's first novel, written at the age of 68. Born in Dundee and educated in both Northumberland and Durham, Rita Wilkinson has lived in Darlington all her adult life. She is married with two daughters - one living in Cumbria and the other in Yorkshire. Throughout her lifetime she has wanted to write but never felt confident enough until now. She wishes she had made the attempt earlier but is happy her work is now in print.

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Editorial
Hayloft Publishing
Año de publicación
2013
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1904524893
ISBN 13 
9781904524892
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
170
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