tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post5586080984558323256..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Saplings by Noel StreatfeildNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-52188375956677490602009-04-09T09:00:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:00:00.000-04:00Tara, that's so interesting, and I know it is true...Tara, that's so interesting, and I know it is true because I feel that I know what you like, too!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-57446508012037531482009-04-08T17:37:00.000-04:002009-04-08T17:37:00.000-04:00I have this one on the shelves here...So, how are ...I have this one on the shelves here...<BR/><BR/>So, how are you doing with Persephone books? I know you weren't crazy about A House in the Country..how did you feel about Miss Pettigrew?<BR/> I do have a sense of what sorts of books you'll like and what sorts you won't. And to think we've never met.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-78114173454087419882009-04-08T13:15:00.000-04:002009-04-08T13:15:00.000-04:00Cath, isn't Foyle's War just the best! Oh...Cath, isn't Foyle's War just the best! Oh, I loved every episode. I read somewhere that there might be a 'Foyle's Peace' - wouldn't that be great.<BR/>Glad you are helping keep the economy going!<BR/>Don't forget Barnard's Skeleton in the Grass while you are shopping. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-16299899473238233322009-04-08T06:05:00.000-04:002009-04-08T06:05:00.000-04:00Nan, I think a lot of British people of my generat...Nan, I think a lot of British people of my generation were brought up on stories of what their parents did in the war and the overwhelming feeling was of all mucking in together and 'making do and mending'. And they did, it's true. But people are people and it wasn't until I was older that I realised there was a lot more to it than that. That many people actually did quite well, financially, out of the war and that some had awful stories to tell of neglect and hardship. Foyle's War is a brilliant series to watch in that respect... but I think you've seen that, haven't you?<BR/><BR/>Anyway I really just popped in to say that I saw your comment about Robert Barnard, investigated this 'unknown to me' author, and now own Out of the Blackout (it came this morning) and have one of his crime novels, Fete Fatale on the way. You're a bad influence, Nan! ;-)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-77131015925452442322009-04-07T18:33:00.000-04:002009-04-07T18:33:00.000-04:00Jeanette, what a great note. I loved reading what...Jeanette, what a great note. I loved reading what you thought.<BR/><BR/>Anita, your name is in the draw!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47567902614160774252009-04-07T16:30:00.000-04:002009-04-07T16:30:00.000-04:00Add my name to the hat too, please. I read the 'sh...Add my name to the hat too, please. I read the 'shoes' books when I was growing up, and I will probably get at least one or two of them for my oldest granddaughter in another year or two. I didn't realize, however, that Noel Streitfield wrote adult's books—how lovely, another set of books to look for and anticipate!anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945200318776775991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-50766900067112307882009-04-07T14:16:00.000-04:002009-04-07T14:16:00.000-04:00Don't put my name in the hat for this one. I just ...Don't put my name in the hat for this one. I just finished reading it last night myself. <BR/>I pretty much devoured this book. It was heart wrenching and painful at times but I thought it was excellent none the less. <BR/>I would love to track down some more of her adult novels but know it won't be easy.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311918064009586996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-1182114267261472472009-04-06T12:02:00.000-04:002009-04-06T12:02:00.000-04:00It's in, Les! one chance out of eleven - at this ...It's in, Les! one chance out of eleven - at this point. not bad odds.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-1194235416978769972009-04-06T11:39:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:39:00.000-04:00Oh, what the heck. Throw my name in! ;)Oh, what the heck. Throw my name in! ;)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6377692615842624622009-04-06T11:37:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:37:00.000-04:00Les, I'm quite sure you would like it. I, too...Les, I'm quite sure you would like it. I, too, am very interested in that time period, and esp. in England, and the book certainly feels authentic because it was written then. Are you sure you don't want your name in? Right now there are only ten names in the hat. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87060030022705765572009-04-06T09:43:00.000-04:002009-04-06T09:43:00.000-04:00What a wonderful, thorough book review, Nan. I lov...What a wonderful, thorough book review, Nan. I love reading about this time period and might be interested in the book, although don't put my name in the hat. I have far too many to read right now and I'll just add it to my Amazon wishlist for future reference. You and I differ on so many books that I will remain optimistic that it's a winner for me. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-40520302043373354322009-04-05T19:35:00.000-04:002009-04-05T19:35:00.000-04:00Books Psmith, your name is in!Books Psmith, your name is in!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-25875030910141259772009-04-05T19:16:00.000-04:002009-04-05T19:16:00.000-04:00I just learned about the Persephone books this wee...I just learned about the Persephone books this week through Darlene at roses over a cottage door. I made a wish list on the spot after visiting their website and this was one of them. I also have his shoes books on my TBR list. Reading the different reviews makes me want to read it even more, so I'd love to enter the giveaway. Thank you.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387313238448432017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-76168219645013175502009-04-05T18:43:00.000-04:002009-04-05T18:43:00.000-04:00Carole, I'm so glad you stopped by. I almost ...Carole, I'm so glad you stopped by. I almost emailed to let you know that I had written about it. I am so very grateful you sent it to me. I do get their catalogue and oh, how I love it. I feel like I'm in heaven when I read it. I've bought three books from them, and have read two (Miss Pettigrew and A House in the Country), loved one (Miss P), didn't care so much for the other (House in Country), and haven't read the third (Greenery Street). Mr Wodehouse thought Mackail was great and that's enough for me to have bought it.:<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-13868588761849468122009-04-05T18:28:00.000-04:002009-04-05T18:28:00.000-04:00Nan, I think you might prefer her children's books...Nan, I think you might prefer her children's books, they really are very special. As the Meg Ryan character says, I would start with Ballet Shoes.<BR/> Interesting to read all the different takes on Saplings. I find that a lot of the books on the Persephone list are pretty sad, with some notable exceptions of course. Do you get their catalogue? I'm sure they send it to the U.S, it's well worth reading.<BR/><BR/>C.BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-11846901198822153122009-04-05T17:52:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:52:00.000-04:00Sarah, maybe you'll win the draw!Sarah, maybe you'll win the draw!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-17847367984391299192009-04-05T17:48:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:48:00.000-04:00It is clear that I need to go look at more Noel St...It is clear that I need to go look at more Noel Streatfield books.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718731023662212448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-11891215752565384012009-04-05T17:40:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:40:00.000-04:00Mountainear, living over here, I see the 10£ cost ...Mountainear, living over here, I see the 10£ cost and read it as 10$ and think I'm getting a great deal! :<) I'll put your name in the draw and maybe you won't have to go looking for it.<BR/><BR/>Mim, your name is in!<BR/><BR/>Kentish Maid, your name is on the list! And yes one does want them all. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29800940688577725192009-04-05T17:33:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:33:00.000-04:00As a child I loved "Apple Bough" by Noel Stretfiel...As a child I loved "Apple Bough" by Noel Stretfield- I have my copy still, similar in theme to the "shoe" books. I have had this title on my wanted list of Persephone's. Well to be honest one wants them all! So would love to be added to your draw.Kentishmaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467073271952930230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-21284869069187499692009-04-05T17:09:00.000-04:002009-04-05T17:09:00.000-04:00NanI'd love to have you add my name 'to the hat' a...Nan<BR/>I'd love to have you add my name 'to the hat' and am looking forward to reading it either way.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430084640185906974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-66001701291808777342009-04-05T16:47:00.000-04:002009-04-05T16:47:00.000-04:00Persephone Books are so beautifully produced - jus...Persephone Books are so beautifully produced - just a tad expensive. <BR/><BR/>I'm not familiar with 'Saplings' but having read all about it here will now have to scurry out and find a copy. It sounds like a story written from another time and another place - which is what 60 years does to us I suppose.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-43857827954688686962009-04-05T14:30:00.000-04:002009-04-05T14:30:00.000-04:00I agree, Margaret. Wouldn't it be awful to ha...I agree, Margaret. Wouldn't it be awful to have only books in the house you've already read?! I love walking around looking for what I'm going to read next. Sometimes I'll pass by a book several times, and then go back and decide this is the one. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41079275084670551552009-04-05T14:06:00.000-04:002009-04-05T14:06:00.000-04:00I have this Persephone book sitting on my little r...I have this Persephone book sitting on my little revolving bookcase in the bed sitting room upstairs, but not yet read it (well, as I've said before, what's the point of having read all one's books? The whole point of a library of one's own is having something from which to choose which one hasn't read. This is my stock-in-trade reply to non-readers who always trot out the question: "Have you read 'em all?" As if!<BR/>Margaret Powlinggalanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68301269604473306562009-04-05T12:16:00.000-04:002009-04-05T12:16:00.000-04:00Maureen, even if you don't love it I'm sur...Maureen, even if you don't love it I'm sure you will like reading about the time. It really is specific to one family, but there are many details about the damages of war, both physical and emotional. It would be a good fictional companion piece to Bombers & Mash.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-67213324118825696782009-04-05T12:03:00.000-04:002009-04-05T12:03:00.000-04:00Nan, no I haven't read Out of the Blackout - perha...Nan, no I haven't read Out of the Blackout - perhaps that is another one to look out for one day. <BR/><BR/>I have always been interested in social history, particularly in the changing pattern of family life and the attitude towards childhood, so I shall look out for the Noel Streatfeild book if my name doesn't come out of the hat. The comments from other readers have really stirred my curiosity.monixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631194815411019266noreply@blogger.com