Although extracts from The Peverel Papers have been published previously, this is the first time they have been published in their entirety, in chronological sequence and in a single edition. It is a project which Flora herself wished to pursue just before her death, but never did so. Now, with the blessing of her granddaughter, we are pleased to bring that wish to fruition. They have been transcribed from the original Catholic Fireside magazines in which they were first published over the period 1921-27.

Flora Thompson's immortal trilogy, containing "Lark Rise," "Over To Candleford" and "Candleford Green," is a heartwarming portrayal of country life at the close of the 19th century. This story of three closely related Oxfordshire communities - a hamlet, the nearby village and a small market town - is based on the author's experiences during childhood and youth. It chronicles May Day celebrations and forgotten children's games, the daily lives of farmworkers and craftsmen, friends and relations - all painted with a gaiety and freshness of observation that make this trilogy an evocative and...

A captivating evocation of rural life at the turn of the century 19th century.