The Green Gauntlet
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4.8 • 14 Ratings
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- £4.99
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
1942-1964
Paul and Claire Craddock have grown older in years - but not in spirit.
The turbulence of war is followed by a penurious peace. Changes are taking place in the countryside, from the way land is farmed to the hopes and expectations of the men and women who live there. Paul Craddock's livelihood, his peace, and his vision of a good and noble way of life in Shallowford are all threatened.
With the help of his children and his children's children, Paul starts to adapt his dreams in order to preserve the farm. To his surprise and pleasure, in doing so he comes to discover deeper, richer ties with those around him - ties that hold a ripe promise for the future.
'Mr Delderfield's manner is easy, modest, heartwarming' - Evening Standard
Customer Reviews
An excellent completion to the trilogy
I love this series and have read it many many times, trailing a traditional country squire through the exceptional changes of the 21st century.
This final book tells a wonderful tale of family loyalties, betrayal and throughout, respect and love. The author ages us with the main character so that by the end I think, act, and die like Paul Craddock. The best book of the series in my opinion