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Christmas at Thrush Green

By: Miss Read
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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The villagers of Thrush Green celebrate Christmas traditionally, in a way that has hardly changed over the generations. Children eagerly hang up their stockings, families go to church together and everyone enjoys the treats of the festive season. And when it snows as the carol singers make their way round the cottages on the green, it looks as if Christmas will be perfect this year. But not everything is as peaceful as it seems.

Phyllida and Frank have their work cut out for them when they agree to take on the Nativity play - made all the more difficult by an outbreak of chickenpox. The indomitable Ella has lived in Thrush Green for as long as anyone can remember, but lately she has been behaving strangely. Then there are the dreadful Burwells, newcomers to Thrush Green, who cause something of a stir with their 'home improvements'.

For Nelly, owner of The Fuchsia Bush tea shop, Christmas is an especially busy time, with people dropping in for much-needed refreshment, weary from all their Christmas shopping. But then she receives an unexpected letter.

©2009 Miss Read (P)2017 Audible, Ltd Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Christmas Winter Feel-Good

Critic reviews

"There is something profoundly consoling about a novel by Miss Read." (Stephanie Cross, The Lady)
"Packed with unforgettable characters, enchanting stories and festive cheer." ( South Wales Argus)
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Story great as usual . Characters growing up , growing older , so some differences !
However the Narrator just didn’t follow the usual tone or character voices which did
spoil it for me . Much of the time I found it hard to distinguish who was supposed to
be portrayed and the accents were very ‘ off ‘ . Pity really as it was irritating 😠

Narrator Disappointing

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Charming rewind into village life as it was,excellent narration to bring characters and scenes to life

Another Village Gem

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I purchased this as I wanted a cosy winter listen, however having not read or listened to the previous books it was just too confusing. Too many characters are introduced in the first chapter alone which makes it overwhelming. I'm sure if you have listened to are familiar with the other books it's a lovely addition but for a new comer it is not a good place to start! Returned after chapter one.

You need to know the story so far!

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I enjoyed it because I have gotten to know Thrush Green from all the previous books. However its very outdated and there are many prejudices you wouldn't get away with in real life these days.

Christmas

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A lovely tale of an idyllic village , set in a bubble of nostalgic times and good mannered from all around .
Made me festive x

Perfect for Christmas

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