Tag Archives: Dorothy Whipple

The Priory

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Theresa

Major Marwood lives on an old estate (Saunby Priory) with his two teen-age daughters and spinster sister Victoria. Like many of England’s estates after the Second World war, his finances simply cannot keep up with modern demands. The rental cottages … Continue reading →

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Greenbanks

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Theresa

When I finished reading Dorothy Whipple’s “Someone at a Distance” I enjoyed it so much I couldn’t wait to start the next from this author. “Greenbanks” had good reviews so I decided to pick up a copy and immediately immersed … Continue reading →

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Someone at a Distance

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Theresa

“Old Mrs. North’s husband had spoilt her, but now that he was dead and her three children married, no one spoilt her any more. She didn’t come first with anybody and she didn’t like that.” And so Mrs. North advertises … Continue reading →

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They Knew Mr. Knight

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Theresa

The Blake family typifies many English middle-class families. Thomas and Celia Blake have two daughters and one son. There is Douglas, who longs to be a chemist but is expected to follow in his father’s (and grandfather’s) family business. There … Continue reading →

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