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The tale of Hill Top Farm : the cottage tales of Beatrix Potter / Susan Wittig Albert.

By: Publication details: Waterville, Me. : Wheeler Pub., 2005, c2004.Description: 408 p. (large print) ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1587248328
Other title:
  • Cottage tales of Beatrix Potter
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • LP FIC Alb
LOC classification:
  • PS3551.L2637 T35 2005
Summary: In 1905 England, it was most unusual, if not outright scandalous, for an unmarried woman to buy and run a farm. Recovering from her sorrow at the death of her fiancé, Beatrix Potter does exactly that when she purchases Hill Top Farm in the Lake District hamlet of Near Sawrey. She believes that the countryside will have a healing effect , while providing a quiet place for her to work. But when one of the villagers dies unexpectedly, withh allegations of foul plahy, Sawrey turns out to be anything but quiet.
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Large Print Markdale Branch Shelves LP FIC Alber (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3343600057125$

In 1905 England, it was most unusual, if not outright scandalous, for an unmarried woman to buy and run a farm. Recovering from her sorrow at the death of her fiancé, Beatrix Potter does exactly that when she purchases Hill Top Farm in the Lake District hamlet of Near Sawrey. She believes that the countryside will have a healing effect , while providing a quiet place for her to work. But when one of the villagers dies unexpectedly, withh allegations of foul plahy, Sawrey turns out to be anything but quiet.

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