Thale's Folly

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Summary: Wonderful! Even better than Mrs. P., if that's possible!
Review: This book is magical. I love the characters. The story is engaging. Read it and remember Aunt Dimity.

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Summary: Could not read fast enough
Review: This is such a creative story! I was looking for a pleasant, light read. Anyone wanting for to smile and giggle while reading will thoroughly enjoy Thale's Folly. After the last two Oprah Book Club reads - I needed this book!

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Summary: Wonderful, magical tale
Review: This is the perfect story for someone needing a dose of feel-good therapy. It is the tale of a poor little rich boy, who also happens to be a writer with writers block as part of post traumatic stress syndrome (he survived a plane crash and has flashbacks). He is also a lonesome young man, for he is disillusioned with the fast lifestyle he has been living, along with the fast friends and since his mother left seven years before he has not seen or heard from her. His father sends him out of town to visit some property inherited five years earlier. When he gets there he finds the house falling down, full of squatters ....and so peaceful that he is loath to leave this place. Then his father comes looking for him. anxious to sell the house and angry about the squatters. What happens makes this story almost "magic". I would rate it up there with the Aunt Dimity books. Very, very special .

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Summary: All of Mrs polifax books & others.
Review: This wonderful book by Dorothy Gilman was my introduction to her world and I can't wait to get back in. Her 'Mrs. Pollifax' series is well known but this book is a gem to savored as well.

Thale's Folly center's on Andrew Thale, a young, frustrated writer and son of a very ambitious and driven company man (who does not take NO for an answer)who asks his son to look into some family property they inherited several years prior. Andrew reluctantly agrees to view the 25 acres of land that his aunt Harriet left to the family only to find the run down house inhabited by a rag-tag group of people.

He learns that his aunt used to take people in and care for them and the people living at Thale's Folly (not just the name of the property but also the way the Thale's view this excursion) are the people carrying on her legacy, living in fear that they will be discovered.

During his stay at Thale's Folly Andrew learns the true meaning of life as well as helps to solve a mystery or two. Along the way he meets some wonderful people including the enchanting Gussie, the beautiful Tarragon, the enigmatic and proper Miss L'Hommedieu amongst many.

The pace is quick, fun and riveting. I finished this book in a day and I greedily want more! A book to be savored, full of rich characters - I highly suggest brewing a cup of tea and reading this on a rainy day.

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Summary: Charming and Warm
Review: This wonderful book by Dorothy Gilman was my introduction to her world and I can't wait to get back in. Her 'Mrs. Pollifax' series is well known but this book is a gem to savored as well.

Thale's Folly center's on Andrew Thale, a young, frustrated writer and son of a very ambitious and driven company man (who does not take NO for an answer)who asks his son to look into some family property they inherited several years prior. Andrew reluctantly agrees to view the 25 acres of land that his aunt Harriet left to the family only to find the run down house inhabited by a rag-tag group of people.

He learns that his aunt used to take people in and care for them and the people living at Thale's Folly (not just the name of the property but also the way the Thale's view this excursion) are the people carrying on her legacy, living in fear that they will be discovered.

During his stay at Thale's Folly Andrew learns the true meaning of life as well as helps to solve a mystery or two. Along the way he meets some wonderful people including the enchanting Gussie, the beautiful Tarragon, the enigmatic and proper Miss L'Hommedieu amongst many.

The pace is quick, fun and riveting. I finished this book in a day and I greedily want more! A book to be savored, full of rich characters - I highly suggest brewing a cup of tea and reading this on a rainy day.