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ClaireUK
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19 December 1961
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 Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: Lark Rise to Candleford |
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I've started reading this book and it is wonderful. Honest, straightforward yet somehow romatic and heart-warming to. Its nothing like the series on TV which I suspect was 'sexxed-up' for the vewing public.
I am particulary enjoying the fact that it is written by someone from the working-class about the working-class in rural britain. It makes a change from hearing about the rich and its already given me some tips on self-sufficiancy. 
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I just love this book Claire  - in fact there is a sequel (Still Glides The Stream) and maybe 2 (can't remember)!!! I didn't watch the series as I love it so much and they so often spoil things 
I agree it is such a beautifully written account of an ordinary rural childhood and life 
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loobyj
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I've got this set by for holiday reading
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Glynis
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It's a lovely book, isn't it?
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oh, I must get that for my mum for Christmas then.  I tried watching the TV series, but Dawn French I just kept laughing at. 
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I think it's set in Oxfordshire - definitely would recommend it!! I must dig mine out and read it again.
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ClaireUK
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I LOVED this book. I have just finished it. It bears no resemblance to the TV series except the names of people and places. I enjoyed the TV series, but this is better x 10000
The book I read was a trilogy of Lark Rise, Over to Candleford and Candleford, so I will look out for the last one.
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