Christmas at Thrush Green

By: Miss Read

Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie

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.

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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)

A throwback to such a sweet time!

It takes me back to my childhood! Life in a small town, with all the personalities and inter-relatipnships and situations.

need more Miss read.

Miss read is one of my most favorites. we need all of them please. thanks

Please add more Miss Read

The narrator was perfect. Miss read is my favorite. Please bring us more by this author.

Snobbery

When I was purchasing this I’d read someone’s review about the British characters being snobs. I hadn’t realized how hard it was to endure. It was painful to hear these characters being so sanctimonious. And at Christmas!!!i I kept expecting some Christian charity at the end. No way. They justified their snobbery. Terrible. Great reader though.

Another delightful visit to Thrush Green

I am a Miss Read fan and look forward to visiting old friends and making new ones, wonderfully read by Gwen Watford