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07-18-2011, 08:08 PM

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ChaiQuilter

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I read a book titled Coventry a few years ago. It was set in England during WW II and the years following. It was a really good book. I can't remember the author's name!

07-18-2011, 08:30 PM

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bodie358

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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

I second this one! Great read.

07-18-2011, 08:31 PM

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bodie358

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Originally Posted by MandyM

if you like animals you might like "It shouldnt happen to a vet" - situated in Yorkshire.

Also, the All Creatures Great and Small series.

07-18-2011, 08:42 PM

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sherriequilts

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C J Sansom's Matthew Shardlake series I found to be very interesting. And historically informative.
Let me know what you think of them!
Also like Dick Francis!

07-18-2011, 08:48 PM

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Veronica

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Originally Posted by mollymct

Have you read The Shell Seekers? Rosamunde Pilcher is the author. I picked it up at a library sale and really enjoyed it. It is set in both the present and WWII, I believe? (It's been a few years). I need to try more of her books for easy, enjoyable reading.

I also love (and I'm not sure how to categorize them, but they are absolutely charming) the Miss Read series of books. These are books about a schoolteacher and are set in fictional English villages, Thrush Green and Fairacre.

I also found the Miss Read books at the library, very enjoyable.

07-18-2011, 09:23 PM

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dogpursemaker

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I've been watching Larkrise to Candleford on DVD while I stitch. This is set in oldie times, fairly light and enjoyable. It is based on the book...

07-19-2011, 03:17 AM

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jtquilts

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I agree with many of the previous posts and would like to add D. E. Stevenson to your list of authors. Her stories are set mostly post WWII and are descriptive of small villages and are light reads.

07-19-2011, 03:23 AM

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gollytwo

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The Postmistress

07-19-2011, 03:29 AM

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Woodster

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The Agatha Raisin series by MC Beaton is set in the Cotswolds. Amateur detective with a brusque personality - entertaining series.

07-19-2011, 04:17 AM

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Moon Holiday

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My most recent English author is Sophie Hannah.
If you like crime fiction, she puts a good twist to her tales.
Check her out: http://www.sophiehannah.com/